1. Park your vehicle in a safe location and turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood of your vehicle.
3. Locate the battery. It is usually located in the engine bay, near the front of the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. This is the black terminal, marked with a "-" sign.
5. Disconnect the positive battery terminal. This is the red terminal, marked with a "+" sign.
6. Remove the old battery from the vehicle.
7. Place the new battery in the vehicle.
8. Reconnect the positive battery terminal.
9. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
10. Close the hood of your vehicle.
Here are some additional tips for changing the battery on a BMW X5:
- Make sure that you have the correct battery for your vehicle.
- If you are not comfortable changing the battery yourself, you can have it done by a professional.
- Always wear eye protection when working on your vehicle's battery.
- Be careful not to drop the battery. It is heavy and can cause injury if it falls on you.
- Dispose of the old battery properly.
