The lifting strap for the spare wheel locks into the lower tailgate while closed. There should be a plastic locking arm that you use when you open the tailgate with the spare wheel holder attached. Its so cool 🤩
As a detail, the loading sill cover comes better off if you dont remove the turning part, just turn it while you take the screws off, it's easier. And metal brackets on the sides are bit different, you need to saw off like 2cm pieces off them so the plastic vent louver parts fit perfectly, and also drill those 3 holes. But those holes angle up on the same level as original ones if you do the cut because then it does not stay twisting the plastic part on it's place.Easier probably to just get those metal brackets too before starting so you don't need to modify them. With all else this guide matches.
I personally think pre facelift is way too much better than the second one, the prefacelift is stronger , instead of replacing it you could have repaired or improved the gears rack or used the lci shades if they fit
Hey BB, Hoping you can point me in the right direction. My X5 E53 is completely dead. No power, had to manually unlock door to get in an pop cabin door to access battery. Battery is completely fine, but there is no electricity at all. Any ideas as to where I can start? Thank you!
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The lifting strap for the spare wheel locks into the lower tailgate while closed. There should be a plastic locking arm that you use when you open the tailgate with the spare wheel holder attached. Its so cool 🤩
Cool upgrade!
Great upgrade Chris. Have a great day too. Regards Nico.
As a detail, the loading sill cover comes better off if you dont remove the turning part, just turn it while you take the screws off, it's easier. And metal brackets on the sides are bit different, you need to saw off like 2cm pieces off them so the plastic vent louver parts fit perfectly, and also drill those 3 holes. But those holes angle up on the same level as original ones if you do the cut because then it does not stay twisting the plastic part on it's place.Easier probably to just get those metal brackets too before starting so you don't need to modify them. With all else this guide matches.
Next project needs to be moving the X5 badge on the rear to the factory location. It's hurting my soul.
Wow, I just noticed that... and you're the first person to tell me! haha yes that and a new emblem are a must-do
I personally think pre facelift is way too much better than the second one, the prefacelift is stronger , instead of replacing it you could have repaired or improved the gears rack or used the lci shades if they fit
Are you planning on selling this X5 when you finish it?
You did a good job, the new parts that you installed belong to which model and what is the year of manufacture?
The parts were from a 2005 X5 E53, the face-lift version of my X5. Thanks for watching!
My first thought was - What's with the rubber chicken???
could you link where to buy the upgraded product? or what bmw it came off of?
Part numbers are in the description, but you can probably find these parts for cheap at your local junkyard! Thanks for watching and good luck 😊
How do people let their vehicles get that dirty?
Most people do, its insane to me as well haha! He bought that used not that long ago though, that dirt came from the PO!
Hey BB, Hoping you can point me in the right direction. My X5 E53 is completely dead. No power, had to manually unlock door to get in an pop cabin door to access battery. Battery is completely fine, but there is no electricity at all. Any ideas as to where I can start? Thank you!