BMW E90 Towing Hitch Installation

Original BMW Accessory.
Installation Instructions.
Towing Hitch Retrofit with Pivot-mounted Ball Head
BMW 3 Series Saloon (E 90)
BMW 3 Series Touring (E 91)
BMW 3 Series Coup (E 92)
Retrofit kit No.
71 60 0 399 824
71 60 0 410 950
71 60 0 418 282
71 60 0 418 641
71 60 0 418 643
71 60 6 767 173
71 60 6 772 205
71 60 6 776 679
71 60 6 782 408
71 60 6 782 408
71 60 6 784 585
71 60 6 784 586
71 60 6 779 422
71 60 6 779 423
Electrical components retrofit kit

Pivot-mounted towing hitch
Holding bar
Holding bar
Installation time
The installation time is approx. 4.5 hours, but may vary depending on the condition of the car and the
equipment in it.
As a matter of principle, the cars firmware must be flashed to the latest I stage status before starting the
work. Depending on the production age of the car and the work already carried out on the car, the
programming times will vary, which means that we cannot quote a specific time at this point.
The installation time does not include any time for programming/encoding, as this depends on the age
of the car and the equipment in it.
Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation
and by authorised BMW service companies.
In any event, the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW
cars with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals
and work instructions, in a rational order, using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current
health and safety regulations.
In the event of any installation or function problems, restrict the troubleshooting session to
about 0.5 hours for mechanical work or 1.0 hours for electrical work.
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In order to reduce costs and avoid any additional expense, send a query immediately to the Technical
Parts Support via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP).
Specify the following information:
- Chassis number
- Part number of the retrofit kit
- A precise description of the problem
- Work steps already carried out
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are made by ASAP!
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Ordering instructions
On cars with 6-cylinder petrol engines (N52) and automatic gearbox, the 400 W electric fan must
be replaced with a 600 W electric fan (see EPC for part number and further details) .
If you do not replace the electric fan, the towing capacity will be reduced and the engine may
stop.
Installation information
For E90 cars built before 07.03.2005 the 26 mm mounting bolts must be replaced with
hexagonal screws Z supplied.
Before installation, the build status of the fuse box should be tested in accordance with TIS RA 61 13 ...
(Interior fuse box for cars built before 09/2005 ).
Ensure that the cables/lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs incurred as
a result of this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties.
If the specified PIN chambers are occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
All pictures show LHD cars; proceed accordingly on RHD cars.
After the installation work the retrofit kit must be programmed / coded via the Retrofit/CIP path.
Legal requirements
A type approval in accordance with EC Directive 94/20/EC Annex VII exists for the towing hitch, with
EC homologation mark e13*1709.If you comply with these regulations and notes in these
installation instructions, no special acceptance test pursuant to 19 of the German Road Traffic
Licensing Directive and no special entry in the vehicle registration document is necessary.
The ball head must be swung in when it is not in use.
Section 15 of these installation instructions is to be given to the customer.
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List of special equipment

The following special equipment must be taken into consideration when installing the retrofit kit:
SA 507
Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
SA 508
Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear
Special tools required

None
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Contents
Section
Page
1.
Parts overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Preparatory work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Connections diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
Installation and cabling diagram (E90 or E92 cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
Installation and cabling diagram (E91 cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.
Installing the towing hitch and socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.
Installing and connecting the wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8.
Installing the signal generator (E90 cars built before 09/05 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.
Modifying the connection plug for the electric fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10. Affixing the nose weight and information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

11. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
12. Circuit diagram (cars built before 09/05 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
13. Circuit diagram (cars built after 09/06 and before 03/07 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14. Circuit diagram (cars built after 03/07 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
15. Statutory regulations pursuant to EC Directive 94/20/EC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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1.
Parts overview
C
B
092 0029 Z
Legend
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Retrofit wiring harness

Holder
Towing hitch
Fillister head self-tapping screw 4.8 x 16 mm (4x)
Cable tie 3.0 mm x 200 mm (20x)
Socket
Towing hitch switch
Fusible link 15 A
Washer (3x, for models 335i/335d only)
Signal generator (for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Fusible link 20 A
Fusible link 30 A (2x after 09/06)
Miniconnector (4x until 09/06, 5x after 09/06)
Socket contact (2x)
Trailer module
Pan head screw M5 x 30 mm (3x)
Speed nut (4x)
Module holder
Towing hitch activation module
Black 4-pin socket casing
Hexagonal nut with M12 washer (6x)
Rubber grommet (2x)
Socket contact 0.25-0.5 mm
Rubber grommet 0.25-1.0 mm
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1.
Parts list
AA
AG
AO
AH
AP
AB
AI
AJ
AC
AK
AD
AL
AE
AM
AQ
AF
AN
091 0145 Z
Legend
Y
Z
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
AG
AH
AI
AJ
AK
AL
AM
AN
AO
AP
AQ
Battery cover top section (for E90 cars only)

Hexagonal screw M12 x 40 mm (6x, for E90 cars built before 07.03.2005 only)
Expanding nut (for E90 cars built after 07.03.2005 up to 09/05 only)
Cable tie with holder (2x)
Holder (for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Fillister head self-tapping screw 4.8 x 14 mm (for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Hexagonal nut M6
Miniature fusible link 7.5 A (for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Speed nut (for E91 cars only)
Self-tapping screw 4.8 x 32 mm (for E91 cars only)
Miniature fusible link 20 A (for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Socket contact (cars built after 03/07 only)
Miniature fusible link 15 A (for E90 cars built before 03/07 only)
Middle bracket (for cars with rigid ball head only, not required)
Middle bracket (for models with removable ball head only, not required)
Middle bracket (for models 335i/335d with pivoted ball head only)
Left bracket (for models 335i/335d only)
Right bracket (for models 335i/335d only)
Hexagonal screw (3x, for models 335i/335d only)
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Preparatory work
Conduct a brief test
TIS No.
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Disconnect negative pole of battery
12 00 ...
The following components must be removed first of all

Rear bumper trim
51 12 056
Support for rear bumper trim
51 12 050
Boot floor trim
51 47 101
Right boot wheel arch trim
51 47 161
Left boot wheel arch trim (E91 cars only)
51 47 161
Trim for rear closing panel
51 46 050
A pillar trim at bottom right
51 43 075
Glove compartment
51 16 360
Trim at bottom right of instrument panel
51 45 181
Front door sill strip (interior) on both sides
51 47 000
Door sill strip, rear (interior) right (and left for E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
51 47 030
B pillar trim at bottom right

Unfasten fuse box
51 43 150
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A pillar trim at bottom left
51 43 070
Pedal trim
51 45 185
Rear seat
52 24 005
Rear seat backrests
52 24 010
Rear window shelf (E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
51 46 001
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Connections diagram
A16
A3 A19
A2
A1
A4
A5
A13 A12
A15
A6
A8 A7
A18 A17 A11 A10 A9
A14
090 1053 Z
Item
Designation
Signal
Cable colour /
Cross-section
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A1
---
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A2
Eyelet M6
Connection location in the car
Terminal 31
Abbreviation
/ Slot
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--X630
On earth post in boot on right
BR
On socket F
X498
On boot lid connector, on the wiring harness in righthand side of boot
X465
On trailer module O
X609
On towing hitch activation module S
X992
On towing hitch switch G
X4443
On CAS control unit (black 41-pin)
X13376
PIN 10
To footwell module plug using miniature connector M

(51-pin SW)
X14260
PIN 40
Cars built before 09/06 only

To junction box A4010
Cars built between 09/06 and 03/07 only
Cars built after 03/07 only
X11004
PIN 4
X11004
PIN 5
X11008
PIN 1

X11004
PIN 1
X11004
PIN 5

X11002
PIN 5
X11003
PIN 4
Behind the fuse holder using miniature connector M

on orange/green cable of the standard wiring harness
X15001
2.50 mm2
A3
Cable open
HKL 1
WS/BR
0.5 mm2
A4
A5
Natural 16-pin socket

casing
A6
Natural 6-pin socket casing
A7
Socket contact
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Terminal 15
GN/SW
0.35 mm2
A8
Cable open
Terminal 54M SW/GE

0.35 mm2
A9
Socket contact
Terminal 30
RT/BL
2.50 mm2
A10
Socket contact
Terminal 30
RT/VI
2.50 mm2
A11
Socket contact
Terminal 30
RTSW
1.50 mm2
A12
Cable open
K-CAN H
OR/GN
0.35 mm2
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Connections diagram
A3 A19
A2
A16
A1
A4
A5
A13 A12
A15
A6
A8 A7
A18 A17 A11 A10 A9
A14
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Item
A13
Designation
Cable open
Signal
Cable colour /
Cross-section
K-CAN L
GN
0.35 mm2
Connection location in the car
Abbreviation
/ Slot
Behind the fuse holder using miniature connector M on X15002

green cable of the standard wiring harness
A14
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To towing hitch C
A15
---
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To towing hitch C
X18077
A16
X10419
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E90 cars built before 09/05 only

To signal generator J
E90 cars built after 09/05 and E91 only
Insulate and tie back
E90 cars built after 09/05 and E91 only
Insulate and tie back
X11002
PIN 7
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X11006
PIN 3
X11009
PIN 1
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A17
Socket contact
Terminal 30G
RT/VI
0.75 mm2
A18
Socket contact
Terminal 30
RT/GE
2.50 mm2
A19
Cable open
Terminal 49HR BL/BR

0.35 mm2
X18039
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Using miniature connector M to the BL/BR cable on the X318

standard wiring harness to the right tail light
Branches A18 and A19 are not present in retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.:
61 12 0 399 478.
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Installation and cabling diagram (E90 or E92 cars only)
4 S
O
G
8
F
A
5
6
7
J
090 1052 Z
Legend
A
F
G
J
O
S

Socket
Towing hitch switch
Signal generator (for cars built before 09/05 only)
Trailer module
Pick-up K-CAN H/L
Fuse holder plug X11004
Earth post connection X498
Boot lid connector X465
CAS control module
Footwell module tap
To towing hitch branches A14 and A15
Tap terminal 49 HR tail light, right (not with retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.:
61 12 0 399 478)
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5.
Installation and cabling diagram (E91 cars only)
4 S
O
8
A
5
6
G
091 0146 Z
Legend
A
F
G
O
S

Socket
Towing hitch switch
Trailer module
Pick-up K-CAN H/L
Fuse holder plug X11004
Earth post connection X498
Boot lid connector X465
CAS control module
Footwell module tap
To towing hitch branches A14 and A15
Tap terminal 49 HR tail light, right (not with retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.:
61 12 0 399 478)
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6.
Installing the towing hitch and socket

E90 or E92 cars with SA 507 or SA 508 only
Mark dimensions on the right-hand rear closing
panel (1) as follows and centrepunch hole
position (2):
Drill through the rear closing panel (1) at the drilling point (2) and enlarge the hole using a
40 mm step drill bit.
b
a
Deburr the hole and coat the bare surfaces with

preservative.
2
090 0211 Z
a = 26 mm
b = 30 mm
E91 cars with SA 507 or SA 508 only
1
b
Mark dimensions on the right-hand rear closing

panel (1) as follows and centrepunch hole
position (2):
Drill through the rear closing panel (1) at the
drilling point (2) and enlarge the hole using a
40 mm step drill bit.
Deburr the hole and coat the bare surfaces with

preservative.
2
091 0064 Z
a = 125 mm
b = 32 mm
All cars without SA 507 or SA 508
Remove the sealing cover (1).
090 0278 Z
All cars
Remove the existing seals (1).
1
091 0076 Z
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E90 cars built before 07.03.2005 only
The stud bolts (1) must be replaced since

otherwise the thread length is inadequate.
Remove the stud bolts (1) by striking them

inwards and insert hexagonal screws Z.
090 0274 Z
Models 335i/335d only
Bolt left bracket AO and right bracket AP to

towing hitch C using hexagonal screw AQ and
washer I.
AO
AP
I
AQ
092 0099 Z
Bolt centre bracket AL to towing hitch C using

hexagonal screw AQ and washer I.
AQ
AL
C
092 0011 Z
All cars
Connect branch A1 to plug X630 on socket F.
A1
X630
090 0279 Z
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P
A14
A15
Connect branch A14 to plug X18039.
X18039
Use pan head screws P to secure socket F to

towing hitch C.
X18077
Connect branch A15 to plug X18077.
C
090 0216 Z
Fit cable ties AB between the marks (1) on

retrofit wiring harness A.
2
C
Clip retrofit wiring harness A into the holes (2)

with cable ties AB.
Secure retrofit wiring harness A to towing hitch C

using cable ties E.
AB
A
E
090 0583 Z
Note the tightening torque value:

108 Nm.
Route retrofit wiring harness A through the

hole (1) into the boot.
Secure towing hitch C with hexagonal nuts U.
Insert the rubber grommet (2) into the hole (1).
2
C
091 0077 Z
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7.
Installing and connecting the wiring harness

Pull back the insulation mat (1).
Cars without SA 507 or SA 508 only
Connect branch A4 to trailer module O.
Connect branch A5 to towing hitch activation

module S.
A5
Insert trailer module O and towing hitch

activation module S into module holder R.
O
A4
Cars with SA 507 or SA 508 only

090 0218 Z
Use the existing module holder.

E90 or E92 cars without SA 507 or SA 508
only
Position speed nuts Q on the mounting points on
the right-hand side of the boot.
1
Q
Q
R
D
D
Secure module holder R with fillister head selftapping screws D.
090 0222 Z
E91 cars without SA 507 or SA 508 only
Push on speed nuts Q in the right-hand side of

the boot (1).
Insert speed nuts AG on the mounting points on
the right-hand side of the boot (1).
Cars with SA 507 or SA 508 only
Use the existing module holder.
AG
091 0061 Z
Cars without SA 507 or SA 508 only

Secure module holder R with fillister head selftapping screws D and AH.
AH
091 0080 Z
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E90 oder E92 cars only
Q
D
Position speed nut Q on the mounting point in

the right-hand side of the boot.
Secure holder B using fillister head self-tapping
screw D.
Route branch A6 through holder B and connect

it to towing hitch switch G.
A6
Engage towing hitch switch G in holder B.

090 0224 Z
E91 cars only
Route branch A6 to the left-hand side of the car.
Secure holder B using fillister head self-tapping

screw D.
A6
Route branch A6 through holder B and connect

it to towing hitch switch G.
Engage towing hitch switch G in holder B.
091 0063 Z
All cars
X498
Thread retrofit wiring harness A through the

opening (1) in the insulation mat.
A2
Secure branch A2 to earth post X498.
1
A3
M
A7-A13/A16/A17/A18
X465
090 1054 Z
Route branch A3, white/brown cable, to the

standard wiring harness and connect it to
connector X465, white/brown cable, using
miniature connector M.
Route branches A7 A13 , A16, A17 and A18
on the right-hand side of the car to the front.
E90 cars built after 09/05 only
Insulate branches A16 and A17 and tie them
back.
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1
X318
Not with retrofit cable set A with spare parts

no.: 61 12 0 399 478. Check whether the
49HR signal is present on the BL/BR cable on the
standard wiring harness (1).
Route branch A19, BL/BR cable, to right tail light
connect as follows using miniconnector M:
Connect branch A19 to connector X318
blue/brown cable.
A19
090 1056 Z
All cars
Route branches A9 A13 to the fuse holder.
A12
X15001
M
A13
Connect branches A12, orange/green cable,

and A13, green cable, to twisted standard
cables X15001 and X15002 of the same colour
using miniature connectors M.
X15002
090 0280 Z
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AJ
A9
Connect branch A9, RT/BL cable, to

plug X11004 PIN 4.
X11008

Connect branch A9, RT/BL cable, to
plug X11004 PIN 5.
X11004

090 1061 Z
Disconnect the socket contact of branch A9,

RT/BL cable and crimp on socket contact AJ.
Connect branch A9 to plug X11008, (10+5
pin GN), PIN 1.
A10
Connect branch A10, RT/VI cable, to

plug X11004 PIN 1.
X11004

Connect branch A10, RT/VI cable, to
plug X11004 PIN 5.
090 1062 Z

Connect branch A11, red/white cable, to
plug X11002 PIN 5.
AJ
A11

Disconnect the socket contact of branch A11,
RT/SW cable and crimp on socket contact AJ.
A17
X11002
Connect branch A11, RT/SW cable, to

plug X11003 PIN 4.
X11003

090 1063 Z
Connect branch A17, red/violet cable, to

plug X11002 PIN 7.
All cars
Route branches A7 and A8 to the left-hand side
of the car.
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A18

no.: 61 12 0 399 478.
X11009
Connect branch A18, RT/GE cable, to

plug X11006, 6-pin BL, PIN 3.
X11006

no.: 61 12 0 399 478.
X11004
090 1064 Z
Connect branch A18, RT/GE cable, to

plug X11009, 6-pin BO-VI, Pin 1.
All cars
Route branch A8, black/yellow cable, to
plug X14260 (black 51-pin).
X14260
Connect branch A8 as follows to plug X14260

using miniature connector M:
- Branch A8, black/yellow cable, to the same
colours on the cable from PIN 40
A8
090 0289 Z
Route branch A7, green/black cable, to the CAS

control unit (1).
X13376
Disconnect and open plug X13376 (black 41-pin)

from the CAS control unit (1).
Connect branch A7, green/black cable, to PIN 10
of plug X13376.
Secure and connect plug X13376.
A7
090 0155 Z
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15
Insert fusible link H into slot 10.
7,5
Insert fusible link K into slot 45.
AF
30
In retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.:

61 12 0 399 478, do not insert fusible link L
into slot 42.
20
Insert fusible link L into slot 44 and 42.

090 0282 Z
Insert fusible link AF into slot 22.

K/AI
Insert fusible link H into slot 10.

30A
20A
AK
Insert fusible link K into slot 47.

In retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.:
61 12 0 399 478, do not insert fusible link L
into slot 42.
15A
15A

090 1067 Z
Insert fusible link AI into slot 71.

Insert fusible link AK into slot 10.
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Installing the signal generator (E90 cars built before 09/05 only)
Route branch A16 to the installation site of signal
generator J.
A16
090 0591 Z
Secure signal generator J to holder AC using

hexagonal nut AE.
AC
AE
090 0586 Z
Cars built before 07.03.2005 only

Insert holder AC into the existing hole (1) and
mark the hole (2).
Drill the hole (2) using a 4.0 mm twist drill bit.

Secure holder AC using fillister head selftapping screw AD.
AD
AC
J
Connect branch A16 to signal generator J.
A16
090 0585 Z
Cars built after 07.03.2005 only
AD
Insert expanding nut AA into the C pillar.
AA
Secure holder AC to expanding nut AA using

fillister head self-tapping screw AD.
Connect branch A16 to signal generator J.
AC
J
A16
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Modifying the connection plug for the electric fan

Cars with 6-cylinder petrol engines (N52) and
automatic gearbox only
X1797
Disconnect plug X1797 from the electric fan (1).
Replace the electric fan (1) with an electric fan

with a rating of 600 W as described in TIS.
Disconnect the cables from plug X1797 and cut
off the contacts.
090 0273 Z
Push rubber grommet V onto the red/blue or

brown cable and crimp it to socket contact N.
Push rubber grommet X onto the black/blue

cable and crimp it to socket contact W.
Connect the cables to socket casing T (black

4-pin) as follows:
- BR cable to PIN 1
- Red/blue cable to PIN 2
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10. Affixing nose weight and information label

E90 oder E92 cars only
Unclip the battery cover top section (1) from the
battery cover bottom section (2).
Clip battery cover top section Y into the battery
cover bottom section (2).
Y
2
090 0285 Z
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11. Concluding work and coding

- Connect the battery
- Encode the retrofit via the Retrofit path
- Conduct a brief test
- Check the function of the towing hitch
- Re-assemble the car
Give the customer section 15 of these installation instructions, Statutory regulations pursuant to
EC Directive 94/20/EC.
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0,35
GN
7/2007
A2*
2,5
BR
LSP-
13
0,75
BR RT
10
55A
2
0,75
GE RT
49AR
4
58AR
5
54A
6
58AL
7
A4*
20 A
RSA
8
0,75
BL GE
15
RSA
0,75
GR SW
13
58AL
A4*
0,75
SW WS
16
54A
0,75
GR RT
11
X11002
A17*
30G<22
AF*
LSP_AUS
7.5 A
58AR
0,75
BL BR
12
49AR
A5*
14
55A
O*
S*
LSP_AUS
49AL
16
A16*
0,75
GE GN
0,75
RT VI
30G<22
0,75
GE SW
LSP-
31L<6 31L<6 49AL

3
1
13
A4*
0,35
BL BR
49HR
0,75 2,5
BR
BR
X498
K-CAN _L
K-CAN _H
VB K-CAN HIGH III VB K-CAN LOW
X15002
A12*
X15001
A13*
0,35
OR GN
K-CAN -L 31L<6
0,35
SW GE
K-CAN -H
54M
A8*
30<42 54M
2,5
RT GE
2,5
RT VI
A19*
X14260
A18*
A10*
X11006
30 A
30<42
L*
30<44
30 A
X10004
L*
30<44
K*
30<45
9
11
A2*
0,75
BR
31L<6
0,35
GN SW
A 4010
VB HECKKL
X465
1,5
RT SW
1,5
BR
C*
S*
1,5
WS BL
HKL
12
0,5
WS BR
X11002
A11*
A3*
30G<10
30G<10
15 A
A15*
X13376
A7*
10
15_1_AHV
X498
A1*
2,5
RT BL
X11004
A9*
30<45
A 149
H*
A4010
AHV_MOT-
0,35
WS RT
0,35
BL WS
0,35
WS GN
0,35
BL BR
G*
AHV_LED_RT
3
AHV_SW_GN
14
A5*
A6*
0,35
BL GN
gn
092 0031 Z
A14*
A5*
15
0,35
BL SW
rt
0,35
WS GE
10
AHV_LED_RT
A 4010
AHV_SN_IN2
J*
AHV_MOT+
AHV_MOT+
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SN_IN1
AHV_SN_IN1
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AHV_SW_GN
A 4010
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12. Circuit diagram (cars built before 09/06 only)

Legend
A149
A4010
CAS control module

Fuse holder
A1*
A4*
A5*
A6*
A14*
A15*
A16*
A18*
A19*
Black 13-pin socket casing, on socket (X630)

Black 16-pin socket casing, on trailer module (X609)
Natural 16-pin socket casing, on towing hitch activation module S* (X992)
Natural 6-pin socket casing, on towing hitch switch G (X4443)
Black 3-pin socket casing, on towing hitch C* (X18039)
Black 2-pin socket casing, on signal generator J* (X10419)
Socket contact, (not in retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.: 61 12 0 399 478)
Open cable, with miniature connector M on standard wiring harness
(not in retrofit cable set A with spare parts no.: 61 12 0 399 478)
C*
Towing hitch
J*
Signal generator (for E 90 cars built before 09/05 only)
G*
Towing hitch switch
O*
Trailer module
S*
X465
X498
X11002
X11004
X11006
X13376
X14260
X15001
X15002
Boot lid connector (A3*)

Earth post, on the right-hand side of the boot (A2*)
Natural 10 + 5-pin socket casing, on fuse holder A4010 (A11* and A17*)
Black 6-pin socket casing, on fuse holder A4010 (A9* and A10*)
Blue 6-pin socket casing, to fuse holder A4010 (A1*)
Black 41-pin socket casing, on CAS control unit A149 (A7*)
Centre brake light tap, connected to footwell module (A8*) using miniature connector
K-CAN H tap, connected to standard wiring harness (A12*) using miniature connector M
K-CAN L tap, connected to standard wiring harness (A13*) using miniature connector M
All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this circuit diagram.
Cable colours
BL
BR
GE
GN
GR
OR
Blue
Brown
Yellow
Green
Grey
Orange
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SW
VI
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Black
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L*
2,5
RT GE
2,5
RT VI
A18*
A10*
7/2007
X498
K-CAN _L
K-CAN _H
A2*
A13*
A12*
X15002
0,75 2,5
BR BR
0,35
GN
0,35
OR GN
X15001
K-CAN -L 31L<6
K-CAN -H
30<42
30<44
2,5
BR
31L<6 31L<6 49AL

3
1
13
0,75
BR RT
10
49AL
54M
49HR
0,75
BL BR
49AR
4
55A
2
58AR
5
A 4010
54A
6
20 A
58AL
7
A4*
RSA
8
0,75
BL GE
15
RSA
0,75
GR SW
A4*
30G<22
7 X11002
A17*
13
58AL
0,75
SW WS
16
54A
0,75
GR RT
11
58AR
0,75
GE RT
12
49AR
S*
LSP_AUS
LSP-
A5*
13
16
0,75
GE GN
0,75
RT VI
0,75
GE SW
A16*
30G<22
J*
LSP-
O*
14
55A
0,35
SW GE
0,35
BL BR
A8*
54M
A19* X14260
X11006
30 A
30 A
X11004
L*
30<42
7.5 A
30<44
AF*
K*
30<47
9
2,5
RT BL
A1*
11
0,35
GN SW
A2*
0,75
BR
31L<6
VB HECKKL
X465
1,5
RT SW
1,5
BR
C*
S*
1,5
WS BL
HKL
12
0,5
WS BR
X11002
A11*
A3*
30G<10
30G<10
15 A
A15*
X13376
A7*
10
15_1_AHV
X498
X11004
A9*
30<47
H*
A 4010
AHV_MOT-
0,35
WS RT
0,35
BL WS
0,35
WS GN
0,35
BL BR
G*
AHV_LED_RT
3
AHV_SW_GN
14
0,35
BL GN
gn
A5*
A6*
090 1066 Z
A14*
A5*
15
0,35
BL SW
rt
0,35
WS GE
10
AHV_LED_RT
A 149
AHV_SN_IN2
A4010
AHV_MOT+
AHV_MOT+
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SN_IN1
AHV_SN_IN1
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AHV_SW_GN
A 4010
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13. Circuit diagram (cars built after 09/06 and before 03/07 only)
Legend
A149
A4010
CAS control module

Fuse holder
A1*
A4*
A5*
A6*
A14*
A15*
A16*
A18*
A19*

C*
Towing hitch
J*
G*
Towing hitch switch
O*
Trailer module
S*
X465
X498
X11002
X11004
X11006
X13376
X14260
X15001
X15002

Black 6-pin socket casing, on fuse holder A4010 (A9* and A10*)
Cable colours
BL
BR
GE
GN
GR
OR
Blue
Brown
Yellow
Green
Grey
Orange
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SW
VI
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Black
Violet
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L*
2,5
RT GE
2,5
RT VI
A18*
A10*
7/2007
X498
K-CAN _L
K-CAN _H
A2*
A13*
A12*
X15002
0,75 2,5
BR BR
0,35
GN
0,35
OR GN
X15001
K-CAN -L 31L<6
30<81
30<54
K-CAN -H
2,5
BR
X11009
30 A
30 A
X11004
L*
30<81
31L<6 31L<6 49AL

3
1
13
0,75
BR RT
10
49AL
54M
49HR
A4*
0,75
BL BR
49AR
4
55A
2
58AR
5
A 4010
54A
6
20 A
58AL
7
RSA
8
0,75
BL GE
15
RSA
0,75
GR SW
13
A4*
30G<22
7 X11002
A17*
58AL
0,75
SW WS
16
54A
0,75
GR RT
11
58AR
0,75
GE RT
12
49AR
S*
LSP_AUS
LSP-
A5*
13
16
0,75
GE GN
0,75
RT VI
0,75
GE SW
A16*
30G<22
J*
LSP-
O*
14
55A
0,35
SW GE
A8*
54M
X14260
0,35
BL BR
A19*
7.5 A
30<54
AF*
AI*
30<71
9
2,5
RT BL
A1*
11
0,35
GN SW
A2*
0,75
BR
31L<6
VB HECKKL
X465
1,5
RT SW
1,5
BR
C*
S*
1,5
WS BL
HKL
12
0,5
WS BR
X11003
A11*
A3*
30G<10
30G<10
15 A
A15*
X13376
A7*
10
15_1_AHV
X498
X11008
A9*
30<71
AK*
A 4010
AHV_MOT-
0,35
WS RT
0,35
BL WS
0,35
WS GN
0,35
BL BR
G*
AHV_LED_RT
3
AHV_SW_GN
14
0,35
BL GN
gn
A5*
A6*
090 1068 Z
A14*
A5*
15
0,35
BL SW
rt
0,35
WS GE
10
AHV_LED_RT
A 149
AHV_SN_IN2
A4010
AHV_MOT+
AHV_MOT+
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SW_31
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SN_IN+
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SW_IN
AHV_SN_IN1
AHV_SN_IN1
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AHV_SW_GN
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14. Circuit diagram (cars built after 03/07 only)

Legend
A149
A4010
CAS control module

Fuse holder
A1*
A4*
A5*
A6*
A14*
A15*
A16*
A18*
A19*

C*
Towing hitch
J*
G*
Towing hitch switch
O*
Trailer module
S*
X465
X498
X11002
X11003
X11004
X11008
X11009
X13376
X14260
X15001
X15002

Black 10 + 5-pin socket casing, on fuse holder A4010 (A11*)
Black 10 + 5-pin socket casing, on fuse holder A4010 (A9*)
BO-VI 6-pin socket casing, to fuse holder A4010 (A18*)
Cable colours
BL
BR
GE
GN
GR
Blue
Brown
Yellow
Green
Grey
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RT
SW
VI
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Red
Black
Violet
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15. Statutory regulations pursuant to EC Directive 94/20/EC

Appendix VII
Regulations for the homologation of a vehicle for the optional installation of mechanical
connection devices (towing hitches)
1. General regulations
1.1
The vehicle manufacturer determines which types and classes of connecting devices can be fitted onto
the vehicle type, and specifies the values D, V 1, S or U (if applicable) which are based on the design of
the vehicle type in combination with the planned type of connecting devices. The code values D, V, S or
U of the connecting devices approved in accordance with this directive must be greater than or equal to
those specified for the vehicle type in question.
1.2
The connection devices must be installed on the vehicle type in accordance with the installation
instructions specified by the vehicle manufacturer and in compliance with the manufacturer of the
connection device and the Technical Service. The vehicle manufacturer shall define the permitted
points for securing the connection devices to the vehicle type and, if necessary, the mountings,
installation plates, etc. that must be mounted on this specific vehicle type.
1.3
Only automatic hitches are allowed to be used for hitching up trailers with a total mass of more than
3.5 tonnes to motor vehicles; these automatic hitches must permit an automatic hitching procedure.
1.4
When connecting devices of class B, D, E and H are fitted to trailers, it is always necessary to assume a
value of 32 tonnes for the total mass T of the towing vehicle in order to calculate the D value. If the D
value of the connecting device for T = 32 tonnes is not sufficient, the resultant restriction relating to the
mass T of the towing vehicle and the mass of the vehicle combination (towing vehicle and trailer) must
be specified in the approval sheet for the trailer.
1) The V value must only be specified for vehicles with a technical gross weight in excess of 3.5 tonnes.
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2. Special regulations
2.1
Fitting coupling balls and towing brackets (ball head with towing hitch)
2.1.1
When coupling balls and towing brackets are fitted to a vehicle type of class M1, class M2 below 3.5
tonnes and class N1, the clearance and height dimensions shown in the figure 1 and 2 must be
maintained. This requirement does not apply to off-road vehicles in the sense of Appendix II of Directive
92/53/EEC. Unspecified details are to be selected to suit the appropriate purpose. The dimensions and
angles must be checked using suitable measuring instruments.
2.1.2
The vehicle manufacturer must supply installation instructions for coupling balls and towing brackets.
These installation instructions must specify whether the attachment area requires reinforcing.
2.1.3
It must also be possible to couple and uncouple coupling heads when the longitudinal axis of the
coupling head in relation to the centre line of the coupling ball and towing bracket:
a) is turned horizontally through b = 60 to the right or left (see Figure 2)
b) is rotated vertically through a = 10 upwards or downwards (see Figure 1)
c) is rotated axially through 10 to the right or left.
2.1.4
The mounted coupling ball must not obscure the rear registration plate or the space provided for the rear
registration plate; otherwise, a ball that can be removed without requiring special tools must be used.
2.2
Installing tow ball couplings
2.2.1
Class B coupling heads are permitted to be used with trailers of a gross mass up to 3.5 tonnes. Tow ball
couplings are to be installed in such a way that the coupling point of the trailer when the trailer is horizontal and with a permitted axle load is 430 mm 35 mm above the horizontal wheel contact level (see
Figure 3). The horizontal position for caravans and trailers is the position in which the floor or the loading
bed is horizontal. On trailers without a reference area of this type (for example boat trailers or the like)
the manufacturer of the trailer must specify a suitable reference line to define the horizontal position.
The required height only applies to trailers that are to be coupled to the vehicles listed in 2.1.1.
2.2.2
It must be possible to operate coupling heads safely within the clearance of the coupling ball as shown
in figures 1 and 2.
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Figure 1
45 max.
100 max.
65 min.
a
55 min.
32 min.
a
350-420
140 min.
Space for coupling ball, side view.
45
min.
45 max.
060 0062 Z
Figure 2
75 min.
75 min.
30 max.
30 max.
30
max.
30
max.
ax.
Space for coupling ball, plan view.
m
4,5
R1
R4
0 mA
ax.
b
060 0063 Z
Figure 3
(430 35) mm
Installation height for the tow ball coupling.
060 0064 Z
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List of special equipment

Park Distance Control (PDC), rear

Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear

Special tools required

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Installation and cabling diagram (E90 or E92 cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and cabling diagram (E91 cars only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the towing hitch and socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing and connecting the wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Modifying the connection plug for the electric fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

10. Affixing the nose weight and information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Retrofit wiring harness

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Battery cover top section (for E90 cars only)

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Conduct a brief test

Disconnect negative pole of battery

The following components must be removed first of all

Support for rear bumper trim

Boot floor trim

Right boot wheel arch trim

Left boot wheel arch trim (E91 cars only)

Trim for rear closing panel

A pillar trim at bottom right

Trim at bottom right of instrument panel

Front door sill strip (interior) on both sides

B pillar trim at bottom right

A pillar trim at bottom left

Rear seat backrests

Rear window shelf (E90 cars built before 09/05 only)

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A18 A17 A11 A10 A9

Retrofit wiring harness

Black 13-pin socket casing

Connection location in the car

On earth post in boot on right

On boot lid connector, on the wiring harness in righthand side of boot

On towing hitch activation module S

On towing hitch switch G

On CAS control unit (black 41-pin)

To footwell module plug using miniature connector M

Cars built before 09/06 only

Cars built before 03/07 only

Cars built before 03/07 only

Behind the fuse holder using miniature connector M

Black 16-pin socket casing

Natural 16-pin socket

Natural 6-pin socket casing

Terminal 54M SW/GE

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A18 A17 A11 A10 A9

Connection location in the car

Behind the fuse holder using miniature connector M on X15002

Black 3-pin socket casing

Black 2-pin socket casing

Black 2-pin socket casing

E90 cars built before 09/05 only