Car battery replacement for BMW X3 five-door wagon (E83)
Model years: 2003 - 2010
Car battery is one of the basic components in automotive electrical system. In sum, it accumulates electrical energy, which makes electric mechanisms do work within the car. Thus, it's relevant, that the battery is maintained in an excellent operating condition. Unfortunately, battery is an expiring product, which will get exhausted after a period of time irreversibly. That means, chemical processes inside the battery will terminate, and become incapable of creating electricity. The life of the battery lasts somewhere between 3 and 5 years, which means, it will lose the ability of being charged. This is the reason why installation of a new battery is advised. There is a possibility, that battery will become exhausted, because of deposit collected on connection points. In time, the terminals of a battery can get affected by corrosion, what explains poor contacts. When this happens, the battery can no longer be re-charged by alternator. Progressively, it will get exhausted and no longer provide electricity. Rubbing up cable and battery connections, might get the battery back to its normal operation and turn it into suitable for further usage. There is a possibility, the battery will be exhausted, if the car was not used for a few weeks or so. In such case, recharging the battery will possibly recover it. To begin a recharge, you will need a battery charger.
Important! Some BMW X3 (E83) vehicles might be equipped with an IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor) system. That means, newly replaced battery must be registered by your Service center. Avoiding battery registration might cause power management system failure, as well as incorrect readings on the display of the on-board computer.
BMW X3 battery location: luggage compartment (trunk) under floor carpet.
Recommended batteries for BMW X3:
* Note: if case more than one battery type is applicable for your model, compare parameters of the battery, currently installed on your vehicle, with parameters in the table below, before choosing the right one.
| Body type | Model | Battery specs | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five-door wagon | X3 1.8d X3 2.0d | Capacity: 80Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 315x175x175 mm | £72.99 (Amazon.co.uk) |
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| X3 2.0i | Capacity: 55Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 510cca Dimensions: 242x175x195 mm | £66.86 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
Capacity: 70Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 640cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £97.16 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| X3 2.5i X3 2.5si X3 3.0i X3 3.0si | Capacity: 70Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 640cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £97.16 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| X3 3.0d X3 3.0sd | Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) |
How to replace car battery:
1.
Before battery replacement, make sure:
- you wear sturdy gloves and safety goggles
- vehicle keys are out of ignition switch
2.
The following tools are usually enough for battery replacement procedure:
- 10 and 13 mm wrenches or sockets
- Flat-head and Phillips type screw drivers
3. BMW X3 battery is located in luggage compartment (trunk) under floor carpet.
4.
To start replacing battery, remove the old one by disconnecting the negative connection first. This will prevent accidental short-circuits between positive battery terminal and the body of the vehicle. Make sure the cable does not come into contact with battery terminals during battery replacement procedure. Negative battery terminal can be identified by minus (-) sign next to it (1):
5.
Remove brackets that hold the battery attached to the vehicle frame.
6.
Open positive terminal cover (1):
7.
Disconnect positive connector:
8.
If present, disconnect ventilation hose from the battery (1). Some vehicles utilize battery ventilation system to vent formed gasses (hydrogen) to the outside.
9.
Vacate battery compartment by lifting the old battery off (note, that the battery is heavy, incorrect lifting can result in back injuries):
10.
Do not remove plastic terminal caps from new battery, until it's placed in the battery compartment inside the vehicle.
11.
Place the new battery in.
12.
Connect ventilation hose.
13.
If necessary, clean battery cables from dirt or rust before connecting, to ensure excellent contact.
14.
Contrary to disconnecting the battery, connect cables, starting with positive terminal first.
15.
Re-attach brackets and make sure battery does not make any movements.
16.
Dispose the old battery only at authorized collecting point.
Car battery replacement instructions for:
X3 (2010 - present)