fuse box BMW X5 2001 E53 Workshop Manual
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Cargo Area
The cargo area of the X5 offers 450 liters/15.9 cuft of space and has a load capacity of 440
pounds. The retractable, removable cargo cover is standard equipment. Storage com-
partments are located on the left and right sides in the rear.
The left side storage compartment contains the NAV
computer when installed and the telephone transceiv-
er and CD changer.
The right side storage compartment
contains the rear power distribution
fuse box as well as the sub-woofer
for the stereo system. Mounted in
front of the right side storage com-
partment are two 12 volt accessory
power sockets.
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Power Distribution
The maintenance free 90 AH battery
in the X5 is mounted in the rear below
the spare tire and EHC compressor
unit. The battery box is formed of
molded plastic and the positioning of
the battery aids in weight distribution.
As with all BMW vehicles, the battery
is equipped with the BST on the pos-
itive battery cable.
Power distribution for the vehicle and
systems is through two fuse carriers
mounted in the right storage com-
partment in the rear and above the
glove box in the front.
The battery jump/charge point is
located in the engine compartment on
the left side of the fire wall.
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