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X5 DVD Video System II Installation Guide
This installation guide is intended to be used as a supplement to the BMW Installation Instructions for X5 DVD Video
System II. The kit comes with the audio/video cables but I chose the Streetwires Zero Noise-Series cables to prevent
any interferences or noises from entering into the system. The part numbers and prices for the Streetwires cables are
listed below and they can be bought from Crutchfield, other online retailers, or your local audio shops. Because I am
very paranoid about noises and rattles inside the vehicle, I took one extra step to deaden any possible rattles by cutting
the felt tape into small strips and wrap them around the A/V and power cables. The felt adhesive tape can be bought at
Michael's, JoAnn Fabrics, or any hobbies/craft stores.
It took me about 4 hours to complete the installation. The hardest part was the installation of the overhead console. The
BMW Installation Instructions states the average installation time for the whole kit as 2.5 hours. I took my time to make
sure that it's done right and not damage the interior or headliner. If your headliner color is other than black, make sure
you use a clean pair of painter's gloves to protect the headliner from smudges. Also make sure that you label all cables
and connectors as they all look alike.
The DVD Video System plays all DVD discs (including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-ROM). It also
plays all video CDs.
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to answer them for you. Contact me at
Roadfly's X5 forum (http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/).
PART NUMBERS
• DVD Overhead Console (Grey)
• DVD Overhead Console (Beige)
• DVD Overhead Console (Black)
• DVD Overhead Console (Green)
• DVD Installation Kit
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS
• Torx-20, Torx-25 drivers
• 8mm, 10mm sockets
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small, flat-tip screwdriver
• Painter's gloves (1 pair)
• Felt Adhesive-Backing Paper
• 1/8" drill bit
• Drill
• CD changer carrier bracket (if you don't have a CD changer installed in trunk)
•
StreetWires Zero Noise Mobile Video Cable
•
StreetWires Zero Noise 2 Stereo Patch Cables
• One blind plastic rivet (51 71 7 002 953) - $0.45
• Rivet Setter or Pliers
84 11 0 153 363
84 11 0 153 362
84 11 0 153 235
84 11 0 153 364
84 11 0 151 233
(11.5 ft) – Crutchfield 211ZNV35 $34.99
(11.5 ft) – Crutchfield 211ZN235 $19.99
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Summary of Contents for BMW X5 DVD Video System II
- Page 1 It took me about 4 hours to complete the installation. The hardest part was the installation of the overhead console. The BMW Installation Instructions states the average installation time for the whole kit as 2.5 hours. I took my time to make sure that it’s done right and not damage the interior or headliner.
- Page 2 INSTALLATION OF THE OVERHEAD MONITOR 1. Use finger or trim panel remove tool to lower the rear dome light assembly by releasing the clips at four corners. 2. Remove a single Phillips screw at the headliner bracket 3. Disconnect the connector cables for the ultrasonic sensor module, dome light, and if you have the electric seatback adjustments, the left and right seatback switches.
- Page 3 6. Here is the dome light mounting bracket that mounts onto the upper mounting ring. 7. To remove the bracket, insert a small, flat-tip screwdriver into the gap between the tabs and pry slightly to unlock them. There are 10 tabs around the bracket. Save this bracket as you will re-use it to mount the dome light onto the overhead monitor of the entertainment system.
- Page 4 10. Locate the left rear grab handle in the rear passenger compartment. Lower the handle to expose 2 plastic tabs on the sides. 11. To remove the handle, insert a small, flat-tip screwdriver into a hole on the left side of each tab and pry it open. Lower the tabs to expose the Torx-25 screw on each side.
- Page 5 15. Install the left and right overhead console mounting brackets. Position each bracket with flanged edge of bracket facing toward the front of vehicle and tighten the hex screw. 16. Remove the weather stripping around the left rear door from the headliner to the seat area.
- Page 6 19. Remove the left rear C-pillar trim panel by grabbing the top of the panel and pull outward until the clip disengages. Check and make sure the clips are not broken or bent. 20. Fold down the left seat and lower the C-pillar trim panel. Be careful not to scratch or damage the seat with the trim panel.
- Page 7 22. Locate 4 pre-marked holes on the mounting bracket. Remove the bracket from the overhead console and drill 4 holes using a 1/8” drill bit. 23. Reposition the bracket on the overhead console and drill 4 pilot holes through the holes into the headliner. Insert a screw in each hole to secure the bracket onto the overhead console.
- Page 8 33. Use the supplied fish tape, fish the A/V and Power cables from the overhead console opening in the headliner to the left side of the vehicle. When routing the cables, make sure they are routed away from the left rear overhead airbag (for model year 03+). 34.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION OF THE DVD DRIVE 42. Remove the cargo floor panel and the left access panel (by the CD changer area). 43. Remove the left plastic support tray by loosening three (3) 10mm screws. Put it away. 44. Route the A/V and power cables by the left side through the left hand C-pillar and around the left rear seatbelt mechanism.
- Page 10 Picture of the rear component center with the DVD drive seating on top shelf. The middle DVD drive is for the navigation system.
- Page 11 PICTURES OF KIT CONTENTS OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MONITOR COVERED IN PROTECTIVE WRAP DVD DRIVE (MADE BY ALPINE – MODEL DVA5205) OVERHEAD MOUNTING HARWARD...
- Page 12 DVD INSTALLATION KIT PLASTIC BLIND RIVET AND RIVET SETTER (can be bought from Napa Auto Store)
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