Car battery replacement for BMW X5 five-door SUV (F15)
Model years: 2013 - present
Car battery is a crucial component within vehicle's electrical system. Principally, it stores electric power, which is distributed among electric appliances within the car. Therefore, it's very important to maintain the battery in a fully working condition. Unfortunately, battery is not an everlasting unit and will run dry after a period of time irreversibly. To be more precise, chemical reactions inside the battery will terminate, and become incapable of creating electricity. Battery's life is limited to 3 - 5 years, subsequently, loosing the ability of being recharged. This is the reason why new battery installation is recommended. There is a possibility, that battery will run out of energy, due to soiled connection points. After some period, battery terminals can get covered by white powder (corrosion), which is a cause of poor contacts. That means, the battery will lose its ability of being re-charged by alternator. Ultimately, it will get exhausted and no longer provide electricity. Removing debris from cable and battery connection points, might recover the battery and make it valid again. The battery may also get exhausted, if the car was left unused for a while. When this happens, recharging the battery will likely restore its operating condition. To initiate a recharge, you will need a battery charger.
Important! Some BMW X5 (F15) 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 X5 battery location: luggage compartment (trunk) under floor carpet.
Recommended batteries for BMW X5:
* 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 SUV | X5 /M50dX X5 30dX X5 50iX 4.0 X5 50iX 4.4 | Capacity: 105Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 950cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm |
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 X5 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.
