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Repair manual

General Electrical System - Repair BMW X6 E71 facelift

Step-by-step instructions on "General Electrical System - Repair" for BMW X6 E71 facelift (2012–2014). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

153subsections

153articles

333illustrations

12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)

1 article

• 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)

Service function: CBS Correction Tester Data

1 article

• Service function: CBS Correction Tester Data

Service function: CBS Correction Vehicle Data

1 article

• Service function: CBS Correction Vehicle Data

61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers

1 article

• 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers

In general

1 article

• In general

In addition

1 article

• In addition

61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)

1 article

• 61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)

61 00... Repairing airbag cables

1 article

• 61 00... Repairing airbag cables

Safety regulations

1 article

• Safety regulations

In event of visible damage

1 article

• In event of visible damage

Battery acid is highly corrosive

1 article

• Battery acid is highly corrosive

In event of contact with acid

1 article

• In event of contact with acid

Explosion hazard

1 article

• Explosion hazard

61 00... Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner

1 article

• 61 00... Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner

61 00 Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)

1 article

• 61 00 Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)

61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables

1 article

• 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables

61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

1 article

• 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections 9

61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera

1 article

• 61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera 4

61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera

1 article

• 61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera 9

61 11... Installing repair cable for reversing camera

1 article

• 61 11... Installing repair cable for reversing camera 1

61 11 200 Installing repair cable for reversing camera (TRSVC)

1 article

• 61 11 200 Installing repair cable for reversing camera (TRSVC) 18

61 11 210 Installing repair cable for left exterior mirror camera

1 article

• 61 11 210 Installing repair cable for left exterior mirror camera 9

61 11 211 Installing repair cable for right exterior mirror camera

1 article

• 61 11 211 Installing repair cable for right exterior mirror camera 10

Warning! Danger of destruction in event of mechanical strain

1 article

• Warning! Danger of destruction in event of mechanical strain

61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector)

1 article

• 61 12 002 Replacing battery positive lead (from battery to luggage compartment connector) 2

61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead 1

61 12 850 Replacing ribbon cable (CAS)

1 article

• 61 12 850 Replacing ribbon cable (CAS) 2

61 13... DME master relay connector

1 article

• 61 13... DME master relay connector 2

61 13... Base of tab connector housings

1 article

• 61 13... Base of tab connector housings 1

61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection

1 article

• 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection 10

61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ) 3

61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS) 4

61 13... Crimping annular contacts

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping annular contacts

61 13... Crimping optical fibres

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping optical fibres 5

61 13... Crimping stop parts

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping stop parts

3. Crimping contact sleeves for fan connectors 4 mm2 and ignition cable contacts

1 article

• 3. Crimping contact sleeves for fan connectors 4 mm2 and ignition cable contacts 5

4. Checking crimping

1 article

• 4. Checking crimping 4

61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length

1 article

• 61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length 1

Cutting optical fibre

1 article

• Cutting optical fibre 1

Stripping insulation from optical fibre

1 article

• Stripping insulation from optical fibre 2

Cutting optical fibre to length

1 article

• Cutting optical fibre to length 3

Stripped length

1 article

• Stripped length

61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

Socket housing

1 article

• Socket housing 3

61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 5

61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo 6

61 13... In-line plugs, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS 3

61 13... Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs

1 article

• 61 13... Installing fan connector for retrofitting/repairs 13

61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems

1 article

• 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems 1

61 13... Plug housing, LCC contact (load current contact)

1 article

• 61 13... Plug housing, LCC contact (load current contact) 5

61 13... Relay carrier

1 article

• 61 13... Relay carrier 3

61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

1 article

• 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket 2

61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibreoptic cable connector

1 article

• 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibreoptic cable connector 3

61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

1 article

• 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables 2

61 13... Retaining bracket

1 article

• 61 13... Retaining bracket 2

61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug

1 article

• Removing MPQ contacts from radio plug 2

Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier

1 article

• Removing MQS contacts from contact carrier 4

Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier

1 article

• Removing MPQ contacts from contact carrier 3

61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 2

61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power 1

Release and press-out tool

1 article

• Release and press-out tool 1

Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

1 article

• Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables 3

Crimping antenna elbow plugs

1 article

• Crimping antenna elbow plugs 2

Repairing ribbon cables

1 article

• Repairing ribbon cables 10

61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)

1 article

• 61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment) 4

61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing fuse box in passenger compartment

1 article

• 61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing fuse box in passenger compartment 6

61 14... Removing and installing/replacing B+ terminal (engine compartment)

1 article

• 61 14... Removing and installing/replacing B+ terminal (engine compartment) 2

61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing distribution box (on battery)

1 article

• 61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing distribution box (on battery) 1

12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery

1 article

• 12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery

Before disconnecting battery

1 article

• Before disconnecting battery

General notes on disconnecting battery

1 article

• General notes on disconnecting battery

After connecting battery

1 article

• After connecting battery

Vehicles with a two-battery system

1 article

• Vehicles with a two-battery system

Preparation

1 article

• Preparation

Notes and instructions for service personnel

1 article

• Notes and instructions for service personnel

61 20... Battery charging

1 article

• 61 20... Battery charging

61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead 1

51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover

1 article

• 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover 1

61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery

1 article

• 61 21 010 Removing and installing or replacing battery 1

61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering column switch cluster (SZL)

1 article

• 61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering column switch cluster (SZL) 3

61 31 009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL)

1 article

• 61 31 009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL) 10

61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette

1 article

• 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette 3

61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

1 article

• 61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch 3

61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit

1 article

• 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit 2

61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation

1 article

• 61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation 1

61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster

1 article

• 61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster 2

61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster

1 article

• 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster 1

61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking

1 article

• 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking 1

61 31 084 Removing and installing/replacing switch for automatic rear lid actuation

1 article

• 61 31 084 Removing and installing/replacing switch for automatic rear lid actuation 1

61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for (rear) left or right seat heating

1 article

• 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for (rear) left or right seat heating 2

61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission

1 article

• 61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission 1

61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver's side)

1 article

• 61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver's side) 2

61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (passenger side)

1 article

• 61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (passenger side) 1

61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket

1 article

• 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket 2

61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket

1 article

• 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket

61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket

1 article

• 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket 2

61 31 172 Removing and installing/replacing switch for electromechanical parking brake

1 article

• 61 31 172 Removing and installing/replacing switch for electromechanical parking brake 1

61 31 192 Replacing knob for controller (without M-models, until 10/2009)

1 article

• 61 31 192 Replacing knob for controller (without M-models, until 10/2009) 3

61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (menu/voice input)

1 article

• 61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (menu/voice input) 2

61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (replacing, without M-models to 10/2009)

1 article

• 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (replacing, without M-models to 10/2009) 1

61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 10/2009)

1 article

• 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 10/2009) 1

61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (Sport switch)

1 article

• 61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (Sport switch) 3

61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel

1 article

• 61 31 229 Removing and installing/replacing both switches on sport steering wheel 4

61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing bonnet/hood contact switch

1 article

• 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing bonnet/hood contact switch 1

61 31 255 Replacing switch for outside mirror

1 article

• 61 31 255 Replacing switch for outside mirror

61 31 310 Replacing brake-light switch

1 article

• 61 31 310 Replacing brake-light switch 1

61 31 333 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking glovebox

1 article

• 61 31 333 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking glovebox 1

61 31 334 Removing and installing or replacing grip trim for gear selector switch

1 article

• 61 31 334 Removing and installing or replacing grip trim for gear selector switch 2

61 31 336 Removing and installing/replacing trim for gear selector switch

1 article

• 61 31 336 Removing and installing/replacing trim for gear selector switch 1

61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch

1 article

• 61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch 2

61 31 382 Replacing coolant level switch

1 article

• 61 31 382 Replacing coolant level switch 1

61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system

1 article

• 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system 1

61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left fanfare horn

1 article

• 61 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing left fanfare horn 2

61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn

1 article

• 61 33 055 Removing and installing/replacing right fanfare horn 1

61 34... Removing and installing or replacing socket outlet in luggage compartment

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing or replacing socket outlet in luggage compartment 3

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (front)

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (front) 1

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear/left or right)

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear/left or right) 2

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear)

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear) 2

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in rear console

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in rear console 1

32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering

1 article

• 32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering 1

61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

1 article

• 61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge) 4

61 35 001 Removing and installing trailer module

1 article

• 61 35 001 Removing and installing trailer module 1

61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

1 article

• 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System 1

61 35 095 Removing and installing/replacing control unit/module for seat heating (left or right rear seat)

1 article

• 61 35 095 Removing and installing/replacing control unit/module for seat heating (left or right rear seat) 1

61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing junction box electronics

1 article

• 61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing junction box electronics 2

61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module

1 article

• 61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module 1

61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic rear lid actuation

1 article

• 61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic rear lid actuation 2

61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009)

1 article

• 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009) 2

61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009 USA models)

1 article

• 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009 USA models)

61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor

1 article

• 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor

61 35 683 Replacing optical element for solar rain/light sensor

1 article

• 61 35 683 Replacing optical element for solar rain/light sensor 1

61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor

1 article

• 61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor 2

61 35 950 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Comfort Access System (Passive Go)

1 article

• 61 35 950 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Comfort Access System (Passive Go) 1

61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system (front center console)

1 article

• 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system (front center console) 1

61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear center console)

1 article

• 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear center console) 1

61 35 958 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system on left or right (luggage compartment, side)

1 article

• 61 35 958 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system on left or right (luggage compartment, side) 2

61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper aerial/antenna for Comfort Access System

1 article

• 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper aerial/antenna for Comfort Access System 1

64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor (from 10/2008)

1 article

• 64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor (from 10/2008) 4

84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub

1 article

• 84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub 1

84 21 541 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High)

1 article

• 84 21 541 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High) 2

Vehicle programming and coding

1 article

• Vehicle programming and coding 6

61 36 540 Removing and installing/replacing air supply unit relay

1 article

• 61 36 540 Removing and installing/replacing air supply unit relay 1

61 36 600 Removing and installing/replacing relay for deactivating electric fan

1 article

• 61 36 600 Removing and installing/replacing relay for deactivating electric fan 1

61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper

1 article

• 61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper 2

61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen

1 article

• 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen 3

61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades

1 article

• 61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades 1

61 61 081 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right windscreen wiper arm

1 article

• 61 61 081 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right windscreen wiper arm 3

61 61 270 Removing and installing or replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor

1 article

• 61 61 270 Removing and installing or replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor 3

61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight washer system

1 article

• 61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight washer system 2

61 67 100 Removing and installing/replacing high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system on left (or right)

1 article

• 61 67 100 Removing and installing/replacing high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system on left (or right) 5

61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system

1 article

• 61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system 2

61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump

1 article

• 61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump 1