BMW E39 Towing Hitch

BMW Parts and Accessories
Installation Instructions
F 39 0290 2W
Towing hitch BMW electrical components

BMW 5 Series Saloon and touring (E 39, E 39/2) LHD/RHD from 9/00
Specialist knowledge required.
Only for use in the BMW dealer organisation.
Installation time approx. 4 hours.
The installation time may vary depending on condition of the car and the equipment in it.
Retrofit/Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227
71 60 0 028 229
Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Installation Instructions No. 01 29 0 028 231
Issue date: 06.2001
Contents
Section
Page
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.
Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.
Towing hitch wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.
To install and connect the towing hitch wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.
To install the towing hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
6.
To install the towing hitch socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
7.
To affix the nose weight and information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
8.
Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
9.
Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10. Towing hitch E39 / E39/2 circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EN/2
Important information
Licensing regulations
If the towing hitch is installed in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) it must undergo
an acceptance test pursuant to 19 of the Road Traffic Act, performed by an official
testing body such as TV or DEKRA and then also be entered in the vehicle documents.
If the towing hitch is installed outside the FRG, the relevant licensing regulations of the
country must be observed.
Installation information
All work is shown on a LHD car.
Remove the underseal from all the points at which the towing hitch is in contact with the body.
Then clean the areas with washing benzene. Coat bare metal body parts with anti-corrosion
paint.
Deburr the edges of all holes and treat them with anti-corrosion paint. Remove all drill chips.
Do not kink or damage the cables during the installation work since otherwise they may cause
faults that can later only be identified and rectified by extensive additional work. The costs
incurred as a result of this will not be reimbursed by BMW.
If the specified PIN's are occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
Target group
The target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW cars
with specialist knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
Work:
All servicing, repair and installation work on BMW cars is completed at your own risk.
All work is to be carried out using current BMW
- Repair manuals
- Circuit diagrams
in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current health and
safety regulations.
Required tools and equipment
0
DIS/MoDiC
1/4 inch ratchet
1/2 inch ratchet
1/2 inch Torx socket T 30
1/2 torque wrench
Set of flat screwdrivers
Set of Philips screwdrivers
Torch
Angle cutter
Stripping pliers (61 9 043)
Hand pliers (61 9 041)
Dies for hand pliers (61 9 042)
Ring spanner, bent, 16 mm

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Open-ended spanner, 13 mm
Drill
Peeling drill, 40 mm
Twist drills, 3.5 mm and 5 mm
Round file
Hammer
Centrepunch
Tap measure
Water-soluble pen
Paintbrush
Anti-corrosion paint
Washing benzene
EN/3
1.
Preparations
Preparations for E39 Saloon only

0
TIS instruction No.

Conduct a brief test
Disconnect the negative pole of the battery
The following components must be removed first of all:
Boot trim
Spare wheel
Boot trim, right
Rear bumper
Impact absorber
Rear seat bench
Remove the rear seat backrest (on cars with a fold-down rear seat
backrest, only remove the right section of the rear seat backrest)
Door sill strips at the front and rear right
B pillar trim at the bottom right
A pillar trim in the front right footwell
Lamp control module
12 00 ...
51 47 101
51 12 000
51 12 001
52 24 005
52 24 010 / 52 26 008
51 47 000 / 51 47 030
51 43 150
Preparations for E39/2 touring only

0
TIS instruction No.

Conduct a brief test
Disconnect the negative pole of the battery
The following components must be removed first of all:
Load floor in the boot
Cover for boot floor
Spare wheel
Oddments box for on-board tools and jack
Remove the plastic supports for the boot floor cover on the side
members at both sides
Boot trim, right
Cover for radio and CD changer on the left
Rear bumper
Impact absorber
Right section of the rear seat backrest
Door sill strips at the front and rear right
B pillar trim at the bottom right
A pillar trim in the front right footwell
Lamp control module

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12 00 ...
51 47 102
51 47 151
51 12 000
51 12 001
52 26 008
51 47 000 / 51 47 030
51 43 150
EN/4
2.
Installation and cabling diagram
F 39 0300 2W
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Lamp control module (LCM)

Fuse holder
Fuse holder IV
Towing module
Earth post X498
Trailer socket

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3.
Towing hitch wiring harness connection diagram
A9
A10
A11
A12
A8
A7
A
A6
A1
A5 A4
A3
A2
F 39 0292 2W
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Item
Description
Signal
Cable colour /
Cross-section
Connection location in the car
Abbreviation /
Slot
Towing hitch wiring harness
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---
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A1
13-pin trailer socket
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---
A2
15-pin black plug
---
---
To towing module in the boot
X10673
A3
Blade terminal contact
Terminal
31
BR
2.5 mm2
To joint connector in the boot on the right
X498
A4
Cable lug 6 mm
Terminal
30
RT
4.0 mm2
To B+ post in the boot at the rear left
X19517 Fuse slot

F103 (50A)
A5
Terminal
30
RT/BL
2.5 mm2
To fuse holder IV in the boot on the right
X10018 PIN 8
Fuse slot F59 (20A)
A6
Terminal
58 HR
GR/WS
0.5 mm2
To 54-pin black plug on the LCM in the

right A pillar
X10117 PIN 17
A7
AHM-LM
BL/BR/GE
0.35 mm2
To 54-pin black plug on the LCM in the

right A pillar
X10117 PIN 35
A8
Socket contact
Terminal
58 HR
GR/WS
0.5 mm2
Connect to the disconnected GR/WS cable

from plug X10117 PIN 17
X6501
A9
Twin-lead terminal
Terminal
58 HL
GR/VI
0.5 mm2
To 15-pin black plug on the LCM in the right

A pillar
X12 PIN 2
A10
Twin-lead terminal
Terminal
49 HL
BL/GR
0.75 mm2
To 15-pin black plug on the LCM in the right

A pillar
X12 PIN 8
A11
Twin-lead terminal
Terminal
54 R
SW/BL
0.75 mm2
To 15-pin white plug on the LCM in the right

A pillar
X38 PIN 14
A12
Twin-lead terminal
Terminal
49 HR
BL/BRI
0.75 mm2
To 15-pin white plug on the LCM in the right

A pillar
X38 PIN 12

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--X10604
EN/6
4.
To install and connect the towing hitch wiring harness
0
0
E39 Saloon only

Drill the closing panel at the centrepunched point
(1) below the right tail light to a diameter of 40 mm.
Deburr the hole and complete the required
anti-corrosion measures.
1
F 39 72 003 M
0
Lay the towing hitch wiring harness (1) as shown to

the right-hand side of the car through the passage
in the boot.
Push in the rubber grommet (2).
Drill two 5 mm holes (3) on the strut for the rear
closing panel. Secure the wiring harness (1) with
cable ties (4).
E39/2 touring only
F 39 0307 2W
0
Drill the closing panel at the centrepunched point

(1) below the right tail light to a diameter of 40 mm.
1
F 39 72 036 M
0
0
Lay the towing hitch wiring harness (1) as shown to

the right-hand side of the car through the passage
in the boot.
Push in the rubber grommet (2).
Drill two 5 mm holes (3) on the strut for the rear
closing panel. Secure the wiring harness (1) with
cable ties (4).
2
F 39 0308 2W

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EN/7
4.
0
0
Place the control module box (1) as shown on the

right-hand side of the boot against the side
member (2) from below and press it in the direction
indicated by the arrow until the detent on the
control module box (1) engages in the holder (3) on
the battery carrier. Open the cover on the control
module box (1).
All models
F 39 72 005 M
0
0
Lay branch A2 to the control module box (2) under

the right side member. Connect branch A2 to
towing module (1).
Secure the towing module (1) in the control
module box (2) using the enclosed expanding
rivets (3). Lay the wiring harness (4) as shown and
then close the cover of the control module box (2).
Connect branch A3 to joint connector X498 under

the right tail light.
E39 Saloon only
1
4
3
2
A2
F 39 0309 2W
X498
A3
F 39 0301 2W
0
A5
1
2
A4
lay branch A4 to the B+ post X19517 (1) and

connect it to fuse slot F103.
Lay branch A5 to the fuse holder IV (2). Secure the
towing hitch with cable ties (3).
3
F 39 0310 2W

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EN/8
4.
0
0
Take out fuse holder X10018 and push out the

interlock (1).
Connect branch A5 to fuse holder X10018 PIN 8.
Insert a 20 A fuse into fuse slot F59.
Lay branches A6 to A12 along the standard wiring
harness on the right-hand side towards the front to
the LCM.
E39/2 touring only
1
X10018
A5
F 39 0306 2W
0
lay branch A4 to the B+ post X19517 (1) and

connect it to fuse slot F103.
Lay branch A5 to the fuse holder IV (2).
Secure the towing hitch with cable ties (3).
2
3
A5
A4
3
1
F 39 0311 2W
0
0
Take out fuse holder X10018 and push out the

interlock (1).
Connect branch A5 to fuse holder X10018 PIN 8.
Insert a 20 A fuse into fuse slot F59.
Lay branches A6 to A12 along the standard wiring
harness on the right-hand side towards the front to
the LCM.
All models
1
X10018
A5
F 39 0306 2W
0
X10117
X38
Disconnect and release plugs X38, X10117 and

X12 from the LCM (1).
1
X12
1
F 39 0305 2W
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EN/9
4.
0
0
X38
Disconnect the black/blue cable on PIN 14 and the

blue/brown cable on PIN 12 and fit the enclosed
socket contact casings (1) to them.
Connect branchA11 black/blue cable to PIN 14
and branch A12 blue/brown cable to PIN 12.
Connect the plug contact casings (2) of branches
A11 and A12 to the socket contact casings (1) of
the same colour.
PIN12
PIN14
A12
Connections to the white 15-pin plug X38
2
1
A11
F 39 0302 2W
0
0
X10117
Connections to the black 54-pin plug X10117

Connect branch A7 blue/brown/yellow cable to
PIN 35.
Disconnect the grey/white cable on PIN 17,
remove the blade terminal contact and fit the
enclosed plug contact and plug contact casing (1).
Connect branch A6 grey/white cable to the
cleared PIN 17.
Connect branch A8 grey/white cable to the plug
contact casing (1).
A8
F 39 0303 2W
0
0
X12
PIN2
PIN8
A10
A9
2
1
Connections to the black 15-pin plug X12

Disconnect the grey/violet cable on PIN 2 and the
blue/grey cable on PIN 8 and fit the enclosed
socket contact casings (1) to them.
Connect branchA9 grey/violet cable to PIN 2 and
branch A10 blue/grey cable to PIN 8.
Connect the plug contact casings (2) of branches
A9 and A10 to the socket contact casings (1) of
the same colour.
After competing this work, reconnect plugs X12,
X38 and X10117 and refit the LCM.
F 39 0304 2W

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EN/10
5.
To install the towing hitch
0
0
Push the holder (1) into the left and right side
members and secure it loosely with the
reinforcement brackets (2), hexagonal screws (3)
and washers.
E39 Saloon only
F 39 72 009 M
0
0
Insert the holder (1) for the ball head (3) in the boot
on the right as shown and secure it loosely to the
side member with hexagonal screws and washers
(2).
Insert the ball head (3) into the holder (1), align the
holder 81) and secure it with a hexagonal screw
(4).
E39/2 touring only
2
1
4
F 39 72 014 M
0
Push the holder (1) into the left and right side
members and secure it loosely with the
reinforcement brackets (2), hexagonal screws (3)
and washers.
F 39 72 026 M
0
0
2
3
1
6
Insert the holder (1) for the ball head (3) in the boot
on the right as shown and secure it loosely to the
side member with hexagonal screws and washers
(2).
Align the bottom section of the holder (4) and
secure it with a hexagonal screw (5).
Insert the ball head (3) into the bottom section of
the holder (4) and secure it with retaining tape (6).
4
F 39 72 027 M
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EN/11
5.
0
0
All models
Secure the holder (2) for the socket to the base
holder (1) of the towing hitch with hexagonal
screws (3).
Tightening torque for the hexagonal screws
10 mm.
1
F 39 72 010 M
0
0
All models apart from E39 touring with M

aerodynamics package
Remove the bumper trim (1) from the bumper
support (2).
Cut out the bumper trim (1) from the bumper
support (2) at the marked points (3, 4).
Assemble the bumper again.
3 4
F 39 72 011 M
0
0
Place speed nuts (1) on the bracing for the bumper

trim (2).
Secure the bumper reinforcement (3) to the
bumper trim (2) using hexagonal screws (4) and
plastic rivets (5).
2
1
4
5
5
3
F 39 72 030 M

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EN/12
5.
0
0
E39 touring with M aerodynamics package only

Remove the hexagonal screws (1) and expanding
rivets (2) and remove the bottom bumper trim (3).
039 0028 Z
0
0
Remove the bumper trim (1) from the bumper

support (2).
Cut out the support (2) as shown.
Dimension A: 300 mm
Assemble the bumper again.
A
1
039 0029 Z
0
Install the supplied bottom bumper trim (1) using

hexagonal self-tapping screws (2) and expanding
rivets (3).
Place speed nuts (1) on the holder (2).

Secure the holder (2) to the holder (4) and the
bottom bumper trim (5) with hexagonal screws (3).
039 0030 Z
0
1
4
3
039 0031 Z

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EN/13
6.
To install the trailer socket
0
0
All models apart from E39 touring with M

aerodynamics package
Connect the trailer socket (1) and intermediate
section (2) to branch A1 (3).
Secure the trailer socket (1) to the towing hitch
using Philips screws (4) and hexagonal nuts (5).
6
5
4
2
1
F 46 71 021
0
0
E39 touring with M aerodynamics package only

Connect the trailer socket (1) and intermediate
section (2) to branch A1 (3).
1
039 0027 Z
0
0
Secure the trailer socket (1) to the towing hitch as

shown using Philips screws (2) and hexagonal
nuts.
It must be possible to open the cover on the
trailer socket to the bottom left.
039 0027 Z

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EN/14
7.
To affix the nose weight and information label
0
0
E39 Saloon only

Affix the nose weight label max. 75 kg to position 1.
F 39 72 015 M
0
0
Affix the operating instruction label (1) to the

underside of the boot floor (2).
E39 touring only
Affix the nose weight label max. 90 kg to position

1 on the cover strip.
F 39 72 031 M
0
0
Affix the operating instruction label (1) to the

removed right plastic support (2) for the boot
cover.
F 39 72 032 M
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EN/15
8.
Function test
Fit the ball head as set out in the enclosed instructions for use and ensure that the head moves
easily and is secure.
Check the light signals on the trailer socket.
Assemble the car again following the instructions to dismantle it in reverse order.

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EN/16
9.
Coding
This system does not require coding.

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EN/17
X11335
X10117

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X 6501
X11336
X12
0,75
BL/GR
0,5
GR/VI
17
14
X6526
12
X6527
X38
15
11
12
14
31
0,5
GR/WS
0,75
SW/BL
0,75
BL/BR
54R 58HR 49HL 58HL
0,75
BL/GR
10
49
AHM-LM
0,5
GR/VI
49HR
F103
4,0
RT
30
0,35
BL/BR/GE
1,0
BR
58R
A3
2,5
BR
58HR
0,75
SW/BL
X498
X1091
X10673
2,5
BR
2,5
BR
31
13
31 49AL
55A 49AR 58AR 58A 58AL RSA
A6
X10673
55A 49AR 58AR 54A 58AL RSA
49AL
0,75
BL/RT
13
1,0
GE/RT
0,75
BL/GE
X10117
0,75
GR/RT
35
1,0
SW/WS
X19517
0,75
GR/SW
50A
8
0,75
GE/BL
49HL
0,5
GR/WS
58HL
0,75
BL/BR
F59
8
20A
X10604
X10018
A49
F 39 0291 2W
2,5
RT/BL
A3
10. Towing hitch E39 / E39/2 circuit diagram
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10. Towing hitch E39 / E39/2 circuit diagram

Legend
A3
A6
A49
Lamp control module

Towing module
Fuse holder IV
X12
X38
X498
X1091
X6501
X6526
X6527
X10018
X10117
X10604
X10673
X11335
X11336
X19517
15-pin black plug

16-pin white plug
Joint connector terminal 31
Terminal 31 connector
1-pin black plug
1-pin black plug
1-pin black plug
Fuse holder IV A49
54-pin black plug
13-pin black plug
15-pin black plug
1-pin black plug
1-pin black plug
Cable lug M6 terminal 30
Cable colours
RT
SW
GE
BL
GN
BR
GR
WS
VI
red
black
yellow
blue
green
brown
grey
white
violet

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Towing hitch BMW electrical components

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Towing hitch wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To install and connect the towing hitch wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To install the towing hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To install the towing hitch socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To affix the nose weight and information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. Towing hitch E39 / E39/2 circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Preparations for E39 Saloon only

TIS instruction No.

Preparations for E39/2 touring only

TIS instruction No.

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Installation and cabling diagram

Lamp control module (LCM)

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

Towing hitch wiring harness connection diagram

Connection location in the car

Towing hitch wiring harness

13-pin trailer socket

15-pin black plug

To towing module in the boot

Blade terminal contact

To joint connector in the boot on the right

To B+ post in the boot at the rear left

X19517 Fuse slot

Blade terminal contact

To fuse holder IV in the boot on the right

Blade terminal contact

To 54-pin black plug on the LCM in the

Blade terminal contact

To 54-pin black plug on the LCM in the

Connect to the disconnected GR/WS cable

To 15-pin black plug on the LCM in the right

To 15-pin black plug on the LCM in the right

To 15-pin white plug on the LCM in the right

To 15-pin white plug on the LCM in the right

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

To install and connect the towing hitch wiring harness

E39 Saloon only

Lay the towing hitch wiring harness (1) as shown to

E39/2 touring only

Drill the closing panel at the centrepunched point

Lay the towing hitch wiring harness (1) as shown to

Retrofit / Installation kit No. 71 60 0 028 227 / 71 60 0 028 229

To install and connect the towing hitch wiring harness

Place the control module box (1) as shown on the

Lay branch A2 to the control module box (2) under

Connect branch A3 to joint connector X498 under

E39 Saloon only

lay branch A4 to the B+ post X19517 (1) and