Brake controller for E70 experiences

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Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Seems like as good as any place to post some complete instructions and other stuff for the E70 tow hitch (Class III). (I did the same for the E53 here (post # 55): http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...llation-6.html)

Please note that both the US Hitch and the Euro Hitch must be retrofit coded.
If I find anything else I'll add to this post.

Attached:

1. US Hitch installation instructions - Date 12-2006 (p/n 71-60-0-413-359 NLA. Superseded by p/n 71-60-2-156-525 Retail $500.00)
2. US Hitch installation instructions - Date 7-2009 (p/n 71-60-2-156-525 Retail $500.00)
3. US Hitch installation instructions - Date 8-2009 (p/n 71-60-0-413-359 NLA)
4. Euro Hitch installation instructions - Date 3-2008 (in 2 parts due to board size constraints)
5. Euro Hitch installation instructions - Date 10-2009 (in 2 parts due to board size constraints)
6. Hitch Step instructions (p/n 82-11-0-417-602 Retail $79.00)
7. Electric Trailer Brake Kit installation instructions - Date 8-2009 (P/N 82-11-0-420-082 Retail $255.00)
8. Electric Trailer Brake Photo

Great stuff. One question is the controller easily removable when not in use? Or do you permanently lose use of the cup holder?