It's so good to see you back Jason. Also I'm happy you have a sponsor! The worldwide E46 comunity owes you a lot, thanks for sharing so much knowledge :)

RETURN OF THE KING

I have a 2001 E39 Touring with airbags in the rear. The process is basically the same for anyone watching, only major differences being the interior trim isn't the same, but that's not difficult to pull apart to gain access to the top of the bags. And instead of a clip, there is a nut or bolt (I forget) on the bottom of the bag holding it in. If you have an E39 and were looking for a guide to replace the rear bags, you could follow this and it would easily suffice. The way Jason removes the air piping and clips on top are identical.

Wow the legend is back. Nice to see you uploading again. I like the loading tray in that X5, pretty rare option.

i gonna scavenge one if these and throw it in the e46 replace my spring perches with bags!! just gotta figure out the front now! inspiring video!

Glad to see this! Hope your doing well!

Wait till you have to change battery and the bracket is broken . A right balls ache !!!! Great video as always

Hell yeah another video from the man himself!!

Excellent video. I have an E39 Touring that will need this done at some stage, and since the X5 is basically just an E39 Touring on stilts, this video has got me covered!

This makes the E46 look like a dream to work on

Excellent job.

Jason you are the best BMW technician!

That's the one thing I really dislike about BMW. It usually takes you longer to get to the part you need to replace than it does to actually replace the part.

Great work, easier than I would think (if you have spare clips for all those panels :)). BTW, I believe this was a factory option, "412 Retractable Load Floor".

Nice video. E53 is a cool car

why would you think some people don't have that back cover??? they all do I have one it's part of the vehicle, great video man you just taught me something I needed to learn lol

Awesome stuff Jason....we missed you so much.

Excellent information and format! Love it!

Good to see you back! I run into the same disasembly to change the rear shocks, really don get why BMW made it this way.

@50sKid

3 жыл бұрын

They bought Land Rover to get the technology. Air bags can adapt to different loads better than springs.

I really cant wait for you to do the timing chain guide

Nice content ! 👌

Never knew that you use the lower rear door to load the tire in, after having my 2001 x5 since 2004.

@FishFind3000

3 жыл бұрын

You should read your owners manual, you would be surprised how many things you can learn from it. There’s a lot of hidden features.

good work!

Great video Thx 🙏

Thanks

now glad the its hollow sheet metal in back quick cuts!

How do you reset the suspension intact off the dash..??

"More difficult than it needed to be" seems to be the way with the e53. Lots of things just don't make sense. It also seems a little flimsier than the e39.

Tremendous

Oh man, you're back! So glad! I hope the new job is still good, but I gotta say I've missed your videos! I bought a Tesla and now I'm ready to sell my 2004 330 Convertible with 96k miles now that you've moved on. Maybe I'll hold on a bit longer. :D

@herrbrahms

3 жыл бұрын

Sell it and you'll regret it. Nobody makes a car like it today.

@thetoughcookie3665

Жыл бұрын

I hope you have sold Tesla and not that Bimmer :)

@andrewlewis3026

Жыл бұрын

@@thetoughcookie3665 I haven’t had the heart to sell it. But it’s just sitting there… I love the Tesla. Fast AF.

@thetoughcookie3665

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewlewis3026 When I was younger, I did not do a single trip without speeding.. now, always the most economical speed, and no hurry. I just enjoy the ride with old Bimmers :) Unluckily I should sell atleast one of them. I have 4 cars and I drive like 2000 km in a year. Most of the time I just do stuff for them in the garage. I bet you don't need to do that with a new car lol :D

Hey where do you buy all your bmw parts??

@philiplee7604

3 жыл бұрын

Look at his links

I have just replaced the air bags on my bmw x5. Now i got a message saying self levelling suspension inactive. It wasn't there before and no fault codes stored. Any information would be a great help. 👍

I recently changed my rear suspension as well.. now it looks like the rear sits really high .. whats the recommended level measurements..?? How do I level it ??

Great video but one question my suspension don't work i gonna check the fuses my car stay park for maybe 3 year and don't squads like your why and everytime your open the ignition switch said self level suspension don't work

Where can I get the new plastic clip that clips on the valve for the airbag? The one you grab with the needle nose pliers?

I have a e61 wagon and the air bags are so easy to remove compared to that x5 yeks .

Hi mate, on my dash it comes up with air level suspension inactive, would that be a compressor failure?

@andrejtulia9061

Жыл бұрын

I have same problem

14:52 where can I get replacements for those black clips? I broke mines

Like your vids, like a lot. The only thing that bothers me is that you never clean dirt when you get into where you possibly never be once again. I know it doesn't affect driving, but my OCD isn't happy :))

I have been thinking about a smaller suv and thinking about BMW shoud I get a metal Evaul I have been thinking of the X3 or x5 or should i be thinking about something more relialable like a nissan marino but i like different and want awd

@natemeanor4247

3 жыл бұрын

honda pilot

@andrewlewis3026

3 жыл бұрын

Tesla model Y. The thing is a rocket. It's what BMW should be building if they didn't have their heads up their asses.

Been watching you work on 325 I changed my plugs and coils and my oil pan gaskets. When I got put together the car drove down the street. I then pressed the gas to get some acceleration. And then my car got sluggish the (cel) came on and no actual power.ive called bmw but no will call back Checked codes and keeps switching between cylinders but its usual cylinder 6 with misfire and fuel cut off. Any ideas

@50sKid

3 жыл бұрын

Swap coils, then plugs, then injectors, then check compression, one test at a time in any order you choose until you find the problem

Anyone in the market for an E53 X5 after seeing this repair: "Wow what an easy thing to do! I gotta get myself one of those cars as well" Anyone who actually bought an E53 X5 some short time later: "Wow what a stupid idea to buy one....and where's my money at?" :D BTW if you seriously consider buying this model and you have a E46 you'll be getting a new and positive feel. Not better not worse but you'll be happy. But if you have a E39 you might be disappointed as the E39 is the model that performs better (steering response, comfort, accelleration, trunkspace, maintenance cost, fuel economy, insurance etc...). If you can try to borrow a E53 first before you make a decission. The cars are great but you gotta know why you want one. Especially with 19" rims and the sport packet. You'll know about every indentation on the road :)

have you changed other suspension parts on this X5?

@50sKid

3 жыл бұрын

Front control arms I believe

@flat_life750

3 жыл бұрын

@@50sKid all of them?

How do you know its oem

"I don't get why they did it... It seems uneccessary" Basically TLDR of my recent experiences with diagnosing F10's RDC

My clips broke the plastic one to release the air bag

@Efortysicks

2 жыл бұрын

What should I do incant take it off

How much did you paid

Your lug wrench is in backward. It won't sit properly like that. The handle goes at the top and then it will click into place.

@stanleybriceno793

3 жыл бұрын

Nvrmind you fixed'd it 18:50 👍🏻

:)

Hey

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Dirty asf

You can own a car if your a dirty as that