X5 DVD Video System II Installation Guide
This installation guide is intended to be used as a supplement to the BMW Installation Instructions for X5 DVD Video
System II. The kit comes with the audio/video cables but I chose the Streetwires Zero Noise-Series cables to prevent
any interferences or noises from entering into the system. The part numbers and prices for the Streetwires cables are
listed below and they can be bought from Crutchfield, other online retailers, or your local audio shops. Because I am
very paranoid about noises and rattles inside the vehicle, I took one extra step to deaden any possible rattles by cutting
the felt tape into small strips and wrap them around the A/V and power cables. The felt adhesive tape can be bought at
Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, or any hobbies/craft stores.
It took me about 4 hours to complete the installation. The hardest part was the installation of the overhead console. The
BMW Installation Instructions states the average installation time for the whole kit as 2.5 hours. I took my time to make
sure that it’s done right and not damage the interior or headliner. If your headliner color is other than black, make sure
you use a clean pair of painter’s gloves to protect the headliner from smudges. Also make sure that you label all cables
and connectors as they all look alike.
The DVD Video System plays all DVD discs (including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-ROM). It also
plays all video CDs.
If you have any questions, I’ll be glad to answer them for you. Contact me at
or post a message on
Roadfly’s X5 forum (
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e53/
).
PART NUMBERS
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DVD Overhead Console (Grey)
84 11 0 153 363
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DVD Overhead Console (Beige)
84 11 0 153 362
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DVD Overhead Console (Black)
84 11 0 153 235
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DVD Overhead Console (Green)
84 11 0 153 364
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DVD Installation Kit
84 11 0 151 233
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS
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Torx-20, Torx-25 drivers
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8mm, 10mm sockets
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Phillips screwdriver
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Small, flat-tip screwdriver
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Painter’s gloves (1 pair)
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Felt Adhesive-Backing Paper
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1/8” drill bit
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Drill
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CD changer carrier bracket (if you don’t have a CD changer installed in trunk)
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StreetWires Zero Noise Mobile Video Cable
(11.5 ft) – Crutchfield 211ZNV35 $34.99
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StreetWires Zero Noise 2 Stereo Patch Cables
(11.5 ft) – Crutchfield 211ZN235 $19.99
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One blind plastic rivet (51 71 7 002 953) - $0.45
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Rivet Setter or Pliers
