Transplant Help

[bberg]

I have recently moved from a 2004 330 ZHP to an '04 4.4. Before letting the 330 go, I removed the bluetooth and sirius parts that I installed. I believe that I retrieved all of the parts. The sync button in the 330 was just a button, whereas it appears the button on the x5 is a complete phone-clip-in thingamagiggy. Can I purchase this, or is there any other way to sync the phone up, since in the 330 I hit the button all of once?

With regard to the sirius install, the pics that I have seen for the x5 install look a lot like the back of the 330 did--That is a rack for the electronic components. However, there is no rack in my 'new' ride. Is this rack part of the 'installation kit' for the sirius or the cd changer?

Thanks.

[Tom G.]

Here's a DIY on the front page that might help: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-...03-bmw-x5.html

[bberg]

Tom,

Thanks for the info, but apparently I am not being clear enough with my question. I don't think the install is too much of a problem, as it is mostly 'insert tab A into slot B" type stuff. The question that I have is-Is it possible to purchase the 'other' parts in a BT kit to allow me to incorporate what I have into an X5? Can I get away with not having to purchase a whole new kit? Can I avoid having to put in a new piece into the armrest by just syncing my phone with my existing button and then reassembling things? -OR- Is the 'retrofit kit' that is pictured on the page that you referenced me to actually what I have PLUS an installation kit? If so, I will just purchase the install kit and go.

[Tom G.]

You will need an installation kit, your ULF can be reused from your other BMW.

On the Sirius kit, the e46 and the X5 use the same mounting bracket - so you're good there.