Original BMW Accessories.
Installation Instructions.
Rear Transport System Retrofit
BMW X3 F25 LCI
BMW X4 F26
Installation instructions only valid for US cars with SA 8SL (trailer tow hitch preparation).
Retrofit kit number
82 11 2 287 405
Trailer tow hitch transverse pipe retrofit kit
82 11 2 287 406
Trailer tow hitch wiring harness retrofit kit
Installation time
The installation time is approx. 3 hours. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and the equipment 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 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, 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!
Pictograms
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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 occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
After the installation work, the retrofit must be programmed / coded via the – Conversions – path.
Ordering instructions
The following parts are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately (see EPC for part number
and details):
– NAS receiver G
– Control unit holder H
– M12 hexagon nut I
List of special equipment
The following special equipment must be taken into consideration when installing the retrofit kit
SA 8SL
Trailer tow hitch preparation
Special tools required
Details of the special tool required can be found in the relevant ISTA repair manual.
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1. Parts list for retrofit kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Installing the rear transport system, routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7. Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8. Customer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.
Parts list for retrofit kit
A
D
B
E
J
C
F
K
L
G
H
N
M
O
I
P
Q
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
Retrofit wiring harness part list (1)
Retrofit wiring harness part list (2)
Transverse pipe
Control unit
Socket
Cable tie (10 x)
NAS receiver (not supplied in the retrofit kit)
Control unit holder (not supplied in the retrofit kit)
M12 hexagon nut (4 x, not supplied in the retrofit kit)
Sleeve
Socket holder
M6 hexagon screw (2 x)
M6 hexagon nut (2 x)
Spacer bush (2 x)
M6 hexagon screw (3 x)
M12 hexagon nut (3 x)
SW 6-pin plug casing
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Preparatory work
ISTA No.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery
61 20 900
The following components must be removed first of all
Rear bumper trim
51 12 156
Guide for rear bumper
51 12 825
Rear bumper trim support
51 12 050
Luggage compartment floor trim
51 47 102
Right luggage compartment wheel arch trim
51 47 161
Unfasten rear right fuse box
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3.
Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram
A5 A6
A1
A2
A7
A
A3
A8
A4
A9
A10
B
A11
B2-B7
B1
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Item
Designation
Signal
Cable colour/
cross-section
Connection location in the car
Abbreviation/
slot
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A
Retrofit cable part piece (1)
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A1
SW 24-pin socket casing
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To control unit D
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A2
SW 10-pin socket casing
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To control unit D
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A3
SW 6-pin socket casing
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To control unit D
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A4
SW 6-pin socket casing
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Connect to plug casing Q on retrofit wiring harness B
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A5
M6 ring eyelet
Terminal 31
BR
2.50 mm²
Screw onto rear right ground support point
Z10*14B
A6
M6 ring eyelet
Terminal 31
BR
2.50 mm²
Screw onto rear right ground support point
Z10*14B
A7
SW 4-pin plug casing
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Connect to the trailer tow hitch preparation
plug behind rear right fuse box Z2
X18*1B
A8
Socket contact
Terminal 30F
RT/BL
2.50 mm²
To rear right fuse box Z2
Z2*5B
PIN 3
A9
Socket contact
Terminal 30B
RT/GE
2.50 mm²
To rear right fuse box Z2
Z2*1B
PIN 1
A10
SW 3-pin socket casing
B-CAN
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To rear right CAN ring cable
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A11
SW 3-pin plug casing
B-CAN
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To rear right CAN ring cable
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B
Retrofit wiring harness part list (2)
B1
SW 7-pin socket casing
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B2
Plug contact
49AL
BL/RT
0.75 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 1
B3
Plug contact
Terminal 31
BR
2.50 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 2
B4
Plug contact
49AR
BL/GE
0.75 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 3
B5
Plug contact
Terminal 30B
RT/BL
2.5 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 4
B6
Plug contact
58AR
GR/RT
0.75 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 5
B7
Plug contact
RSA
GE/BL
0.75 mm²
Connect to plug casing Q
PIN 6
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Installation and cabling diagram
5
3
2
A
1
E
D
B
4
A
B
D
E
Retrofit wiring harness part list (1)
Retrofit wiring harness part list (2)
Control unit
Socket
1
2
3
4
5
Trailer tow hitch preparation plug X18*1B
Rear right fuse box Z2, plugs Z2*1B, Z2*5B
Ground support point Z10*14B
Rubber grommet
CAN ring cable plug
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Installing the rear transport system, routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness
Note the tightening torque value: 120 Nm
J
C
Assemble the rear transport system as follows:
- Screw sleeve J with hexagon screws O and hexagon nuts P onto transverse pipe C
P
- Screw socket K with hexagon screws L, spacer
bushes N and hexagon nuts M onto transverse pipe
C
M
K
O
N
L
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1
When drilling through the rubber grommet (1),
take care not to damage parts behind it.
Drill a hole (2) in the rubber grommet (1) with a 9 mm
drill bit.
Route branches B2-B7 of retrofit wiring harness B
through the rubber grommet (1) into the interior of
the car.
Seal the drill hole.
B2-B7
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Note the tightening torque value of 108 Nm.
Screw on transverse pipe C with hexagon nuts I.
I
I
Clip socket E to socket holder K.
K
C
E
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Connect branch B1, SW 7-pin socket casing, to
socket E.
B1
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Secure retrofit wiring harness B to transverse pipe C
using cable tie F.
F
B
C
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Connect branches B2–B7 as follows to plug casing
Q:
B2-B7
– Branch B2, BL/RT cable, to PIN 1
– Branch B3, BR cable, to PIN 2
– Branch B4, BL/GE cable, to PIN 3
– Branch B5, RT/BL cable, to PIN 4
– Branch B6, GR/RT cable, to PIN 5
A4
Q
– Branch B7, GE/BL cable, to PIN 6
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Place control unit holder H in the luggage compartment.
Insert control unit D into control unit holder H.
A1
A2
A3
D
H
Connect branches A1–A3 to control unit D.
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Connect branch A4, SW 6-pin, to plug casing Q.
Click
Q
A4
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X18*1B
Connect branch A7, SW 4-pin plug casing, to standard car plug X18*1B, SW 4-pin socket casing.
Click
A7
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Z2*5B
A8-A9
3
Fuses can fall out when connecting plugs to rear
right fuse box (1). Ensure that all the fuses are
replaced in their correct position.
Route branches A8–A9 to the rear right fuse box and
connect as follows:
– Branch A8, RT/BL cable, to PIN 3 of plug Z2*5B,
GR 10+5-pin socket casing
– Branch A9, RT/GE cable, to PIN 1 of plug Z2*1B,
SW 7-pin socket casing
1
1
Z2*1B
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Release the plug connection of the CAN ring cable
(1).
Connect branch A10-A11 to the CAN ring cable (1)
at the rear right.
1
A10
A11
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Screw branch A5-A6 to ground support point
Z10*14B in the rear right wheel arch.
A5-A6
Z10*14B
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Cut out the section (1) on the rear centre cover (2) as
shown.
1
2
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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 "Removable trailer tow hitch" retrofit using the – Conversions – path and work through the action
plan created
– 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
– Give the customer the customer information
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Wiring diagram
A10* A11*
0,35 0,35
GERT GEBR
4
2
F144
1
3
Z2*1B
B-CAN_L
3
8
4
A2*
A8*
Z2*5B
2,5
RTGE
B-CAN_H
A3*
A9*
0,35 0,35
GERT GEBR
0,5
GN
FRA_HR
0,5
SWGE
BL_M
2,5
RTSW
Z2
2
20 A MINI
B-CAN_L
B-CAN_H
BL_M
1
2
B-CAN_L
1
B-CAN_H
A7*
FRA_HR
X18*1B
30F_F19_vBF
7.
3
2,5
RTBL
A3*
D*
0,75
BLRT
2,5
BR
58AR
49AL
A*
15
0,75
BLGE
2,5
RTBL
A1*
19
RSA
18
49AR
24
0,75
GRRT
2
0,75
GEGN
RSA
RSA
58AR
58AR
58AR
2,5
BR
A4*
0,75
GRRT
0,75
GEGN
RSA
Kl. 30
2,5
RTBL
Kl. 30
49AR
0,75
BLGE
Kl. 30
49AR
Kl. 31
Kl. 31
2,5
BR
Kl. 31
49AL
0,75
BLRT
49AR
49AL
49AL
2,5
BR
Q*
A3*
7
B*
A5/A6*
Z10*14B
B1*
E*
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A1*
A2*
A3*
A4*
A5*
A6*
A7*
A8*
A9*
A10*
A11*
SW 24-pin socket casing, to control unit D
SW 10-pin socket casing, to control unit D*
SW 6-pin socket casing, to control unit D*
SW 6-pin socket casing to plug casing Q* of retrofit wiring harness B*
M6 ring eyelet, to rear right round support point Z10*8B
M6 ring eyelet, to rear right round support point Z10*8B
SW 4-pin plug casing, to trailer tow hitch preparation plug X18*1B
Socket contact, to rear right fuse box Z2
Socket contact, to rear right fuse box Z2
SW 3-pin socket casing, to rear right CAN ring cable
SW 3-pin plug casing, to rear right CAN ring cable
B1*
SW 7-pin socket casing to socket E*
A*
B*
D*
E*
Q*
Retrofit wiring harness part list (1)
Retrofit wiring harness part list (2)
Control unit
Socket
SW 6-pin plug casing
X18*1B
Z2*1B
Z2*5B
Z10*14B
SW 4-pin socket casing
GR 10+5-pin socket casing
SW 7-pin socket casing
Ground support point on 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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Wiring diagram
Cable colours
BL
Blue
BO
Bordeaux (Burgundy)
BR
Brown
GE
Yellow
GN
Green
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L-GN
NT
OR
RO
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Grey
Light green
Natural
Orange
Pink
RT
SW
TR
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Black
Transparent
Violet
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Customer information
Securely stow the NAS receiver in the lower storage
space floor of your car when not in use.
1
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Note for cars with Smart Opener
The rear transport system can impair the function of the Smart Opener.
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