Does anybody know what these things on my X5 are?
 

Hey, I called the parts department and asked what these plastic nuts/bolts sticking out of my lower grill were and the guy said he thought they were the parking sensors, but I think the parking sensors are actually located on the bumper. I don't think he knew what I was talking about. Does anybody know what the purpose of these things are? Thanks

Definitely parking sensors. The things on your bumper are parking sensors too.

DEFINITELY huh? Thanks.

I echo FASTBUCK...it is the parking sensor - 4 of them...2 on the outer edges...and 2 on the inner...

Can somebody else confirm this though? I wanted to do some grill modifications but the sensors or whatever they are are preventing me from going forward

Nevermind...nynd and I posted at the same time. OK it's confirmed. Thanks

Easy thing to do...put some tape on them and watch your PDC...

It is the front view camera, nah just joking mkar, they are parking sensors.

These are parking sensors, believe us :)

Well I think this messes up my plans... was going to show you all something new. Oh well... this mod is not for the X5 I guess.

Your all incorrect. They are actually laser vapourizers. If you get the software upgrade it will activate a targeting hologram through the HUD. Someone cuts you off...zap! problem solved.;) Wishful thinking. definitely parking sensors.

Denalio: Dang it.....US customers get screwed again, we do not get that laser vapourizer option in the US, I guess only Euro models only again.