Parts and Accessories.
Installation Instructions.
High on-board computer retrofit
BMW 5 Series (E39)
BMW X5 (E53)
Retrofit kit No. 65 90 0 308 455
Installation time
The installation time is approx 1,0 -1,5 hours, but this may vary depending on the condition of the car
and the equipment in it.
Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation
and by authorised BMW service companies.
In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW
cars with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals
and work instructions in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current
health and safety regulations.
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. The costs incurred
as a result of this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties.
All the figures show LHD cars, proceed in exactly the same way on RHD cars.
Pictograms
denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
denotes the end of the instruction or other text.
See the EBA CD or Aftersales Portal for explanations of the pictograms.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by Aftersales
Portal.
Subject to technical modifications.
Ordering instructions
The instrument cluster and coolant level switch are not part of the retrofit kit and must be ordered
separately (see EPC for part number and further details).
For cars with an M51 engine built before 01/99, the expansion tank must be replaced (see EPC for part
number and further details).
Special tools required
None
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Contents
Section
1. Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Preparations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Connection diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Installation and cabling diagram for M51, M52 and M54 engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Installation and cabling diagram for M57 engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. To install and connect the connection cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7. To install and connect the coolant level switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Concluding work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9. Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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1. Parts list
B
A
C D E F
120 140 4
3
160
100
5
2
80 180
60 200
6
1
240
40
20 260 0 7
G
H
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Connection cable
A
Connection cable
B
Joint connector
C
Casing
D
Insulation-piercing connector
E
Instrument cluster (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
F
Coolant level switch (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
G
Cable tie (20x)
H
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2. Preparations
TIS No.
Conduct a brief test ---
Disconnect the negative pole of the battery
12 00...
The following components must be removed first of all
Instrument cluster
62 21 000
Pedal trim
51 45 185
Footwell trim on the right ---
Glove compartment
51 16 360
---
Engine compartment protection tray (cars with an N57 engine only)
Coolant expansion tank (E39 cars with M51 engines built before 01/99 only)
17 11 100
---
Electrics box cover
Microfilter (E39 cars only)
64 31 010
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3. Connection diagram
A4 A5
A
A1
A6
A2
A7
A3
A8
B
B1 B3
B2
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Branch Cable colour / Abbreviation
Description Signal Connection location in the car
/Item Cross-section / Slot
A Connection cable --- --- --- ---
A1 SW 18-pin socket casing --- --- To instrument cluster F X16
A2 18-pin socket casing, To instrument cluster F X10113
--- ---
natural colour
A3 BL 26-pin socket casing --- --- To instrument cluster F X10114
A4 26-pin SW plug casing --- --- To standard wiring harness X11175
A5 26-pin plug casing, To standard wiring harness X11176
--- ---
natural colour
A6 Connection plug --- BR To joint connector behind the glove compartment X219
A7 Connection plug --- WS/GR/GE To joint connector behind the glove compartment I bus
A8 SW 4-pin socket casing --- --- To gong in the footwell on the driver s side X518
B Connection cable --- --- --- ---
B1 SW 2-pin socket casing --- --- To coolant level switch X112
B2 Cable eyelet M8 BR Cars with M57 engine only X165
To earth post on the left-hand side of the engine compartment
---
Cars with M51, M52 and M54 engines only X166
To earth post on the right-hand side of the engine compartment
B3 Connection plug To lamp control module X10117 Pin
--- ---
24
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4. Installation and cabling diagram for M51, M52 and M54 engines
G B 5 1 2+3
A
F
4
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A Connection cable
B Connection cable
F Instrument cluster
G Coolant level switch
1 Lamp control module
2 Joint connector X939
3 Joint connector X219
4 Gong
5 Earth post connection X166
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5. Installation and cabling diagram for M57 engine
1
2+3
B
A
F
G
5 4
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A Connection cable
B Connection cable
F Instrument cluster
G Coolant level switch
1 Lamp control module
2 Joint connector X939
3 Joint connector X219
4 Gong
5 Earth post X165
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6. To install and connect the connection cable
Connect branches A1-A3 to the cables of the
A2
same colours on the instrument cluster F.
A1
A3
F
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Connect branches A4 and A5 to the same
coloured socket casings X11175 and X11176
on the standard wiring harness.
A5 A4
X11176
X11175
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Route branch A8 into the driver s footwell.
Connect branch A8 to the gong (1).
A8
1
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E53 only
X939
Route branches A6 and A7 to the joint connector
C
box (1).
Release joint connector X939 (WS/RT/GE and
WS/GR/GE cables) from the joint connector box
(1).
D
Disconnect all the WS/GR/GE cables from joint
connector X939 and connect them with branch
A7 to joint connector C.
A6
1
Connect joint connector C to the casing D and
A7
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then to the joint connector box (1).
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6. To install and connect the connection cable
E39 cars only
X939
Route branches A6 and A7 to the joint connector
box (1).
Release joint connector X939, WS/GR/GE cable
and joint connector and X10116, WS/RT/GE
cable from the joint connector box (1).
X10116
2
Disconnect the connection cable (2) between
joint connector X939 and joint connector
X10116 (no longer required).
1
A6
Connect branch A7 to joint connector X939,
A7
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WS/GR/GE cable.
Connect joint connector X939 to the joint
connector box (1).
All cars
X219
Release joint connector X219 from the joint
connector box (1).
A6
Connect branch A6 to joint connector X219.
If joint connector X219 is fully occupied,
E
connect branch A6 using insulation-
piercing connectors E.
1
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7. To install and connect the coolant level switch
The expansion tank must be replaced on
cars with M51 engines built before 01/99.
Connect branch B1 to the coolant level sensor G.
Install the coolant level sensor G on the
B1
expansion tank.
G
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Cars with M57 engine only
Route branch B2 to earth post X165 in the
X165
engine compartment and secure it there.
B2
B
H
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Cars with M51, M52 and M54 engines only
Route branch B2 to earth post X166 in the
X166
engine compartment and secure it there.
B2
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Route branch B3 through the grommets (1) and
1
(2) into the interior.
2
B3
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7. To install and connect the coolant level switch
Route branch B3 to the lamp control module and
connect is to the 54-pin SW plug X10117,
Pin 24.
X10117
B3
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8. Concluding work
This retrofit system requires coding.
- Connect the battery
- Code the retrofit using DISPlus or GT-1 via path Retrofit
- Conduct a brief test
- Conduct a function test
- Re-assemble the car
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9. Circuit diagram
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X166
24
X112
X10117
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X939
X165/
X217
3
2
X1091
X518
X10113
X10154
X1091
X14174
X11176
5
27
12
23
16
11
24
1
8
9
20
15
16
14
12
1
3
11
7
17
18
10
9
8
2
1
X10114
4
11
12
13
24
25
5
22
8
22
1
2
3
6
7
11
13
19
24
26
12
14
16
20
X11175
X14174
X10154
X16
1
2
3
16
20
21
23
1
3
4
15
7
17
8
13
5
25
4
19
18
14
22
0,35 BR
31
0,35 BR WS
KFN
KFN
0,35 WS GR GE
I-BUS
0,5 BR
KL.31E
0,5 BR
KL.31E
0,35 WS RT
T1
T1
0,35 WS GR
T2
T2
K-BUS
GONG_T3
TAA
TXD
KL.R
30H
KL.15
0,35 BR SW
K-BUS
KL.30
0,35 SW RT
T3
0,35 SW WS
TAA
0,5 WS VI
BBV-
TXD
0,5 GE BR
CAN_L
CAN_L
0,5 GE SW
CAN_H
CAN_H
0,35 BR RT
DFAHL
DFAHL
0, 5 GE BL
CAN_R_L
CAN_R_L
CAN_R_H
0,5 GE BL
CAN_R-H
TANK 2-
TANK 2-
0,5 BR SW GE
TANK 2+
TANK 2+
0,5 SW RT GE
0,5 BR SW WS
TANK 1-
TANK 1-
0,5 SW RT WS
TANK 1+
TANK 1+
0,35 GE RT
LSS
LSS
FSB
0,75 BL BR GE
0,35 BR VI
AWL
0,5 VI GN
KL.R
30H
0,35 SW GN
AT-
AT-
0,5 BR SW
0,5 BL BR
AT+
AT+
0,5 BR GE
KTEMP-
KTEMP-
0,5 BR VI
KTEMP+
KTEMP+
BBV+
BBV+
0,35 GE
0,35 GR VI
RS
RS
FSB
AWL
E58 G
58 G
0,35 GR RT
KL.15
KL 15
0,75 GN BL
0,75 GN BL
0,5 RT GE
0,5 RT GE
KL.30
KL 30
0,35 GR SW
ABS SL
ABS SL
0,35 BR GN
OELBR
OELDR
61-1
61-1
0,35 BL
0,5 BR SW
31 E
31 E
9. Circuit diagram
Legend
X16 SW 18-pin plug
X112 SW 2-pin plug
X165 Terminal 31 cable eyelet
X166 Terminal 31 cable eyelet
X217 Terminal 31 joint connector contact
X518 SW 4-pin plug
X939 I bus joint connector contact
X1091 Terminal 31 connector
X10113 WS 18-pin plug
X10114 BL 26-pin plug
X10117 SW 54-pin plug
X10154 Terminal 30 connector
X11175 SW 26-pin plug
X11176 WS 26-pin plug
X14174 Terminal 15 connector
Cable colours
BL Blue
BR Brown
GE Yellow
GN Green
GR Grey
RT Red
SW Black
VI Violet
WS White
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