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02-04-2007, 11:00 PM
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Hitch instructions
Can anyone direct me to or email me the installation instructions for the hitch kit. We took delivery of the car and kit yesterday but they failed to include the instructions, there is a label on the hitch box telling the tech or salesperson to print the instructions and provide them to the customer.
If not no problem, I'll call the dealership tomorrow...just hoping to avoid it. By the way, the E70 hitch kit has fewer parts than the E53, just one giant hunk of steel that weighs about 70 pounds. 
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02-05-2007, 01:32 PM
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Install pdf
Hitch installation pdf for those interested.
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02-05-2007, 01:49 PM
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 which may be appropriate or not, who knows.
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02-05-2007, 02:02 PM
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 so they're calling more mechanics to see how it's installed...i'm guessing. it was a popular accessory on the E53s
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02-05-2007, 03:04 PM
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Install for the E53 was 225 minutes per the instructions, and only 150 minutes for the E70.
Looking thru both install pdfs it looks like the E70 install was planned for much better than the E53, fewer parts, fewer steps...the mufflers and shields don't need to be removed, don't need to go into the spare wheel well and the wiring seems easier to route.
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02-05-2007, 01:46 PM
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Unfortunately the pdf doesn't include how to remove the bumper so I'm trying to track down any info that will help with that.
Also, the instructions refer to "retrofit coding" on page 12, it looks like I may need to take it back to the dealer to get this done. ugh.
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02-06-2007, 01:06 PM
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Personally, I think this should be an available factory option. If I didn't need trailer towing, I'd be waiting for a refreshed 2008 535xi. I'm guessing many owners will use their SAV to pull a trailer of some sort.
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02-07-2007, 11:23 PM
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I agree that the hitch should be a factory option. Also, it is apparent that if you want an electric brake controller (required for heavier trailers) the wiring needs to be routed all the way to the back to make the connection. Some vehicles (e.g. Land Rover) have a plug-in connector in the front for a brake controller.
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02-10-2007, 09:56 PM
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Just a heads up to anyone wondering about the hitch install. According to the BMW installation instructions this is a 2 1/2 hour job. It is NOT. I have my X5 at the dealer having the hitch installed and have watched and talked to the tech completeing the install. He has been working on it for 4 hours and it is still not complete. Should be completed Monday, he has to finish up the wiring. One thing that is important is the computer has to be programmed before the install begins so I don't think this is not a "driveway job". Anyways, this is the Dealership's top technician and he said that he has installed numerous hitches on BMW's and this is not a 2 /12 hour job. The hitch looks massive bolted on, can't wait till it's complete. Anyone else have the hitch installed? How long did it take?
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