disconnecting the battery and unclipping the airbag from the wiring harness is way overrated. I just left it live and taped it to the side with some good ole blue tape.

Agree that most of the time is spent fiddling around with the torx screws. Some are at seemingly odd angles.

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2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD All-Terrain, Duramax 6.6

2011 X5M Alpine White/Sakhir Orange, Eucalyptus, Spare tire!, Comfort, Soft Close, Tech, Rear Climate, Individual dash, Individual Audio, HUD, DVD, USB, Cold.

Gone:
2008 4.8i
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 X5 4.4i Sport
2004 X3 3.0i 6MT
2002 M5