Original BMW Accessories.

Installation Instructions.
Rear Transport System Retrofit
BMW X5 (F15)
BMW X6 (F16)

Retrofit kit number

82 71 2 349 499 Trailer tow hitch transverse pipe retrofit kit
82 11 2 412 562 Trailer tow hitch adapter plates retrofit kit (for F16 cars only)
82 71 2 349 500 Trailer tow hitch wiring harness retrofit kit

Installation time
The installation time is approx. 2.5 hours. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and the equip-
ment in it.
The installation time shown does not include any time spent on programming / coding.
The calculation of the total costs for the programming time must be factored into the calculation of retrofitting
costs (no charges may be made through the warranty).

Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation and by au-
thorised 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, wiring diagrams, servicing manuals and work
instructions, in a rational order, using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current health and safety
regulations.

If you experience installation or function problems, restrict troubleshooting to approx. 0.5 hours for
mechanical work and 1.0 hour for electrical work.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, send an inquiry straight away to the technical parts support team
via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP).
Quote the following information:
– Vehicle identification number,
– Retrofit kit part number,
– A detailed description of the problem,
– Any work already carried out.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are provided via ASAP!

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Installation information
Ensure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs arising from
this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/wires that you install must be secured with cable ties. If the specified PIN chambers are occu-
pied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
On various engine versions, the heat guard must be installed as per ISTA (for instructions see EPC-HG 51).
After the installation work, the retrofit must be programmed / coded via the –Conversions– path.

Customer information
Print out the “Customer information” section at the end of the installation instructions and give it to the customer.

Ordering instructions
The following components are not included in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately (see EPC for part
numbers and further details):
– Retrofit wiring harness A (includes retrofit cable, socket G, cable tie O and cover cap M)
– M12 hexagon nut C (8 x)
– AAG control unit L
– Trailer tow hitch adapter plates retrofit kit (for F16 cars only)
On various engine versions, a heat guard must be installed. The heat guard is not supplied with the retrofit
kit and must be ordered separately (for part number and instructions, see EPC-HG 51).

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Section Page
1. Parts list for retrofit kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Installing the rear transport system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7. Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

8. Customer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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1. Parts list for retrofit kit

A B C D

E F G H I

J K L O M N O

F16 0036 Z

Legend
A Retrofit wiring harness (not supplied with the retrofit kit)
B Transverse pipe
C M12 hexagon nut (8 x, not supplied in the retrofit kit)
D Sleeve
E M6 hexagon screw (3 x)
F M12 hexagon nut (3 x)
G Socket (part of the retrofit wiring harness A)
H Socket holder
I Spacer bush (2 x)
J M6 hexagon screw (2 x)
K M6 hexagon nut (2 x)
L AAG control unit (not supplied in the retrofit kit)
O Cable tie (10 x, component of the retrofit wiring harness A)
M SW cover cap (component of the retrofit wiring harness A)
N Seal (4 x, included in trailer tow hitch adapter plates retrofit kit, for F16 cars only)
O Adapter plate (2 x, included in trailer tow hitch adapter plates retrofit kit, for F16 cars only)

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2. Preparatory work

ISTA No.

Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery 61 20 ...

The following components must be removed first of all

Rear bumper trim 51 12 156
Support for rear bumper trim (no longer required) 51 12 050
Flap in the luggage compartment trim on the right 51 47 ...
Storage compartment in the luggage compartment on the right 51 47 ...
Release the rear fuse holder 61 13 ...

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3. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram

A7
A5 A6 A8
A9
A10
A11
A1
A12
A A13

M
A4 A3

A2 F15 0014 Z

Item Designation Signal Cable colour/ Connection location in the car Abbreviation/
cross-section slot
A Retrofit wiring harness --- --- --- ---
A1 SW 7-pin socket casing --- --- To socket G ---
A2 SW 24-pin socket casing --- --- To AAG control unit L A255*1B
A3 SW 6-pin socket casing --- --- To AAG control unit L A255*2B
A4 SW 10-pin socket casing --- --- To AAG control unit L A255*3B
A5 SW 3-pin socket casing --- --- To the BDC pin housing in the rear right wheel X18*1B
arch
A6 M6 ring eyelet Termi- --- To ground support point in the rear right wheel Z10*14B
nal 31L arch
A7 Socket contact B-CAN_H GE/RT Connect to CAN terminal R2 in the rear right R2*1B
0.35 mm² wheel arch PIN 8
A8 Socket contact B-CAN_L GE/BR Connect to CAN terminal R2 in the rear right R2*1B
0.35 mm² wheel arch PIN 21
A9 Socket contact 30F RT/GE To rear right fuse box Z2 Z2*13B
F114_HR 2.5 mm² PIN 4
A10 Socket contact 30F RT/VI To rear right fuse box Z2 Z2*13B
F113_HR 2.5 mm² PIN 5
A11 Socket contact 30F RT/BL To rear right fuse box Z2 Z2*11B
F163_HR 2.5 mm² PIN 4
A12 Socket contact 30B RT To rear right fuse box Z2 Z2*9B
F139_HR 2.5 mm² PIN 4
A13 SW 4-pin socket casing --- --- Only cars without Electronic Trailer
Break Control
Insulate and tie back
Only cars with Electronic Trailer Break ---
Control
Connect to the Electronic Trailer Break Control
connecting cable

M SW cover cap --- --- Push onto branch A2 ---

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4. Installation and cabling diagram

4 3 2
L
1

6
5
A

F15 0018 Z

A Retrofit wiring harness

G Socket
L AAG control unit

1 Rubber grommet
2 Branch A13
3 BDC pick-up X18*1B
4 Rear right fuse box Z2, plugs Z2*9B, Z2*11B, Z2*13B
5 B-CAN pick-up R2*1B
6 Ground support point Z10*14B

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5. Installing the rear transport system

When using hexagon screws E and hexagon

D nuts F, observe the tightening torque:
120 Nm.
B
Assemble the rear transport system as follows:
– Screw sleeve D with hexagon screws E and hexa-
gon nuts F onto transverse pipe B
F
– Screw socket mount H with hexagon screws J,
K spacer bushes I and hexagon nuts K onto trans-
verse pipe B
H
E
J I
F15 0004 Z

Removal of the existing seal (2) is only shown

on the right-hand side of the car; proceed in the
same way on the left-hand side of the car.
Remove the sealing cover (1).
Remove the existing seal (2) on the left and right.
2

F15 0005 Z

F16 cars only

N O N
The installation process is described only on the
right-hand side of the car; proceed in the same
way on the left-hand side of the car.
Fit the following into the opening (1) in the rear bulk-
1 head:
– Seal N on opening (1)
– Adapter plate O on seal N
– Additional seal N on adapter plate O
F16 0035 Z

All cars
Route the cable of branches A2-A13 so that
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2 they are never able to touch parts of the exhaust
A2-A13 system.
Route branches A2-A13 through the opening (1) in-
to the interior of the car.
Insert a rubber grommet (2) to make the opening wa-
1 ter-tight.

F15 0006 Z

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Note the tightening torque value: 108 Nm.

C
Ensure that the cross tube is fitted flush with the
adapter plates fitted earlier and the bodywork.
Secure transverse pipe B with hexagon nuts C.

G B Clip socket G onto the socket mount.

A1
Connect branch A1 to socket G.

F15 0007 Z

Push cover cap M onto branch A2.

A2

M
F15 0017 Z

Insert AAG control unit L in the control unit holder

L 1 (1).
Connect branches A2-A4 to AAG control unit L.

A2

A3

A4

F15 0008 Z

Connect branch A5, SW 3-pin socket casing, to plug

X18*1B, SW 3-pin pin housing.

X18*1B
A5

F15 0009 Z

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5. Installing the rear transport system

Screw branch A6, M6 ring eyelet, onto ground sup-

port point Z10*14B.
A6

Z10*14B

F15 0010 Z

Connect branches A7–A8 as follows to plug R2*1B

SW 24-pin socket casing:
– Branch A7, GE/RT cable, to PIN 8

R2*1B – Branch A8, GE/BR cable, to PIN 21

A7-A8

F15 0023 Z

Route branches A9–A12 to rear right fuse box (1)

and connect as follows:
A9–A12
– Connect branch A9, RT/GE cable, to plug
Z2*13B Z2*13B, VI 7-pin socket casing, PIN 4
Z2*9B
1 – Connect branch A10, RT/VI cable, to plug
Z2*13B, VI 7-pin socket casing, PIN 5
– Connect branch A11, RT/BL cable, to plug
Z2*11B, BL 7-pin socket casing, PIN 4
– Connect branch A12, RT cable, to plug Z2*9B,
SW 7-pin socket casing, PIN 4
Z2*11B F15 0011 Z

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5. Installing the rear transport system

Check that 30 A fuses are inserted into slots F113,

F114, F163 and a 20 A fuse is inserted into slot
1 F139 of the rear right fuse box (1).
F113
If any fuses are missing, replace them with suitable
fuses (for part numbers and instructions, see EPC).
F114
F139
F163

F15 0012 Z

Only cars without Electronic Trailer Break

1 Control
O Tie back branch A13 in the area of the rear right fuse
box (1) on the standard vehicle wiring harness (2) us-
A13 2 ing cable tie O.
Only cars with Electronic Trailer Break Control
Connect branch A13 to the Electronic Trailer Break
Control connecting cable

F15 0013 Z

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6. Concluding work and coding

The retrofit system requires programming / coding.

– Connect the battery
– Connect the battery charger to the car
– Connect the car to the ISTA workshop system
– Call up the ISTA/P car programming facility
– If using ISTA/P, please note the instructions provided in the ISTA/P application documentation
– Select the "K235" retrofit via the - Conversions - path and work through the created action plan
– If necessary, carry out a car test using the ISTA system and note or work through any entered error memory
– Conduct a function test
– Re-assemble the car in a logical manner

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7. Wiring diagram

Z2 R2 A258

F139

F114

F113

F163
20A

30A

30A

30A
Z2*9B 4
Z2*13B 4 5 4
Z2*11B R2*1B 8 21 16 17
Y18*1B

A12* A9* A10* A11* A7* A8* A5*

WBL
BLSH
B-CAN_HIGH

B-CAN_LOW
30F_139_HR

30F_114_HR

30F_113_HR

30F_163_HR
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
x x x x x x x x
RTSW RTGE RTVI RTBL GERT GEBR SWGE SWGN

30F_163_HR
30F_114_HR

30F_113_HR

B-CAN_HIGH

B-CAN_LOW
A3* A4*

BLSH

WBL
4 3 1 A255*2B 3 4 2 8 A255*3B

L*
A2* A255*2B
24 23 19 12 3 15 18 2
49AL

58AR

49AR
58AL

RSA

A255*1B
55A

54A

0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75

x x x x x x x
BLRT BLGE GRSW GRRT SWWS GNRT GEBL

2.5 2.5
x x
BR BR
30F_139_HR

58AR

49AR

A1*
49AL

58AL

RSA

55A

54A

G* Z10*14B
A6*
F16 0037 Z

Legend
A1* SW 7-pin socket casing, to socket G*
A2* SW 24-pin socket casing, to AAG control unit L*/A255*1B
A3* SW 6-pin socket casing, to AAG control unit L*/A255*2B
A4* SW 10-pin socket casing, to AAG control unit L*/A255*3B
A5* SW 3-pin socket casing, to BDC pick-up X18*1B
A6* M6 ring eyelet, to ground connection point Z10*14B
A7* Socket contact, to plug R2*1B
A8* Socket contact, to plug R2*1B
A9* Socket contact, to plug Z2*13B of rear right power distribution box Z2
A10* Socket contact, to plug Z2*13B of rear right power distribution box Z2
A11* Socket contact, to plug Z2*11B of rear right power distribution box Z2
A12* Socket contact, to plug Z2*9B of rear right power distribution box Z2
A13* SW 6-pin socket casing, to the Electronic Trailer Break Control connection

G* Socket
L* AAG control unit

X18*1B BDC pick-up in the rear right wheel arch

R2*1B CAN terminal in the rear right wheel arch
Z2 Rear right fuse box
Z2*9B VI 7-pin socket casing of the rear right fuse box
Z2*11B BL 7-pin socket casing of the rear right fuse box
Z2*13B SW 7-pin socket casing of the rear right fuse box
Z10*14B Ground support point in the rear right wheel arch

All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this wiring diagram.

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7. Wiring diagram

Cable colours
BL Blue GR Grey RT Red
BO Bordeaux (Burgundy) L-GN Light green SW Black
BR Brown NT Natural TR Transparent
GE Yellow OR Orange VI Violet
GN Green RO Pink WS White

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8. Customer information

Stowing the adapter

The adapter (1) or (2) must be stowed when not
!
in use in the underfloor space in the luggage
compartment so that it cannot move around
1 2 while the car is in motion.

F15 0015 Z

Information for cars with Smart Opener

The rear transport system may adversely affect the function of the Smart Opener.

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