Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-30-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,122
Interested in this topic...
My shop replaced...
Interested in this topic...
My shop replaced the door handle mechanism on my X5. Airbag light on since driving away. I took the car back in yesterday. I was told various codes for the airbag light....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-12-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,495
Thanks for the replies.
I'm not sure yet...
Thanks for the replies.
I'm not sure yet how to be careful of the residual pressure from the strut. But I'll probably figure that out as I go.
And for replacing the bushings, I plan to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2011, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,495
Front thrust arm removal
I'm looking to do my own thrust arm bushings. It appears simple. But it looks like after removing the nut on the bolt at the front, that there's not room for the bolt to slide far enough to pull...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2011, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,822
Sounds good. My current headlights are not...
Sounds good. My current headlights are not self-leveling either so I wouldn't miss that feature with these new headlights. Mechanical adjustment is ok.
When you connected the rings up to a 12V...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,822
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2011, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,822
Voltex Motoring headlights?
Has anyone here installed these headlights? What are your impressions? I see them for sale various places on the web including Amazon, Ebay, and many others. Looks good in pictures - quality could...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-28-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,267
btmed - your headlight looks good. How bad was...
btmed - your headlight looks good. How bad was it before you started?
My headlights aren't just oxidized or hazy. The haze is pretty heavy in appearance and has a rough texture. I spent just a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2010, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,087
Replacing hood struts
This must be simple. How do you remove the hood struts?
There appears to be a semicircular clip that might pop out with a screwdriver, but I'm not sure and don't want to break something trying.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2010, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,572
Yes, it's an easy DIY. I did it just recently...
Yes, it's an easy DIY. I did it just recently and I found it to be about as easy as changing spark plugs. See the link at this URL.
$30 part, about 1 hour DIY labor - The BMW X5 (E53) Forum...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-15-2010, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Yeah, make sure the emergency brake is off.
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Yeah, make sure the emergency brake is off.
When I removed my rear rotors, I tugged and pounded on them to no success. I finally sprayed some penetrant and let it sit for 20 minutes. Just one...
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