towing BMW X5 1999 E53 Workshop Manual
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Cargo Area
The full size spare tire is mounted
below the load floor with the LVA air
supply system for the air springs
located beneath the spare.
The battery is mounted below the LVA
in a molded plastic battery box, along
with the EHC control module and the
PDC control module. If the optional
trailer towing package is installed, the
trailer module is also installed in the
module carrier.
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Tailgate
The tailgate on the X5 is two sections that
open up and down. The upper section has a
fixed bonded rear glass that incorporates the
rear window wiper and motor assembly. Two
gas strut pistons are used on the upper sec-
tion for opening. An electric actuator is incor-
porated in the upper section with the micro
switch for operation located between the two
license plate lights. The actuator locks into
the lower tailgate section when closed.
A micro-switch positioned in the center console switch
panel is used to open the tail gate from inside the
vehicle.
Operation of the upper tail gate is con-
trolled from the GM which locks the
operation of the gate when the vehicle
speed is over 5 MPH. A dealer installed
class three trailer hitch is available as an
option with a towing capacity of 6000
pounds.
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