BMW X5 (2000-06) Project Time: 4 hours. Tab: $300. Talent. Tools: Flathead screwdriver, prybar, 36mm 12 point socket, E12 inverted Torx socket, safety glasses, floor jack, two jack stands, two wheel chocks, torque wrench. Parts Required: Rear drive axle, drive axle bolts, differential fluid. Performance Gain: Repair faulty drive axle.
Posts: 124. X5 E53 4.4is Retrofitting air suspension. Hi All, Been browsing the forum since I purchased my X three weeks ago. I love it! It's a 2000 4.4is and it is on 192003 miles now (309.000kms) It's in need of some repairs like front suspension bushings. Currently it's running air in the rear only but I plan on replacing the front with air The 2001 BMW E53 X5 4.4i has a V 8, Petrol engine with 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 2001 BMW E53 X5 4.4i have? The 2001 BMW E53 X5 4.4i has 286 PS / 282 bhp / 210 kW. It's very easy to change the bulb. Just open the side cargo panel right or left. You'll see the bulbs attached to "white" bulb housing. There's three but the brake light is the middle one. Reach in with your hand, grab the white housing and give it a quarter turn counterclockwise and the housing will come loose.