DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, ON TIME, EVERY TIME
Installation Instruction P/N 01 29 2 154 664
2008 BMW of North America, LLC
Installation Instructions
Page 1 of 13
May 2009
Equipment Parts, Trailer Hitch
Ver 2.0
Accessory
Development
These Installation Instructions supersede all previous versions.
SUBJECT
TRAILER HITCH KIT (US Only) - P/N 71 60 0 009 711
MODEL
X5 (E53):
Select Vehicle Production 10/99 – 8/06
SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TIME: 2.5
HOURS**
Total installation time may vary depending on vehicle options and equipment.
The instructions below are developed for BMW vehicles and are not to be compared to any other existing
instructions for vehicles other than BMW. No methods other than those specified in this document are to be used
for installation in BMW vehicles. Left and right are determined from the driver’s seat.
Carefully read all instructions and supplements before proceeding with the installation. Reference should be
made to TIS for instructions dealing with a stock part of the vehicle but not stated in detail in these instructions.
The instructions were complete and up to date at time of publication; however, changes to the vehicle or
installation may have occurred. Please report any problems or changes noted with the installation to BMW
Technical Hotline, along with VIN, date of manufacture and as much detail as possible.
Note: BMW NA does not supply or have an approved electrical brake controller for this Trailer
Hitch (Tow Bar) Kit.
