location of battery on x5

[sammy]

good morning all,
I need to replace the battery on my dad's 2002BMW X and need to know where the battery is located and the replacement type.

[yeowzer]

It's under the floor in the back. You have to remove the spare tire.

[sammy]

Wow, that's a spot for you. Thank you. Any particular type of battery? Eg. Sears, from the dealer, autozone etc...

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by sammy

Wow, that's a spot for you. Thank you. Any particular type of battery? Eg. Sears, from the dealer, autozone etc...

Try this link

Just call your local Batteries Plus. They have an OEM replacement.

[motordavid]

sammy,
And, here are a couple of links with pics and another
suggestion for direct replacement "brand".

I've never changed my orig batt., but I have checked
its fill, etc. It isn't an engine overhaul, but they don't
make it easy to get to...
GL,mD

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=112977

See post #1 in this link:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...15681#poststop

[Zulu95]

Exide do a "Drop in" replacement complete with vent. Around $90 with 6 year pro-rated warranty. If you go to Advanced Auto the put it in for free!

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Zulu95

Exide do a "Drop in" replacement complete with vent. Around $90 with 6 year pro-rated warranty. If you go to Advanced Auto the put it in for free!

Zulu,
Good tip on the Exide...but, ya'll must have better A Auto joints then
we do here: they will do wipers and easy batt. changes.

They won't touch an X or most foreign cars, even though half the cars here in winter season are non-US mfg and high, to big-big buck cars,
BR,mD

[msammy]

Originally Posted by sammy

good morning all,
I need to replace the battery on my dad's 2002BMW X and need to know where the battery is located and the replacement type.

It's under the spare tire. I went to AutoZone for a replacement (94R-DLG), very easy to install. Eight year pro-rated warrantee with three year free replacement for $119.99. By the way, nice name on the forum sammy!


BatteryGOLD-DURALAST Battery for a 2002 BMW Truck X5 AWD
Unit Price: $119.99Core Value*: $5.00Part No.: 94R-DLGWeight: 48.5 lbs.Warranty: 8 YRAvailability: Online: Not Available Store: Normally Stocked Note:
*** 650 Cold cranking Amps (810 Cranking Amps) *** Battery is vented to outside of vehicle, -> 3 Year free replacement <-

[Sweetbimmer]

Installled mine in the 330
It was around $120 dealer wanted $250...yeah right...

[Eurosport]

autozone, duralast 49-DL $65 or so