Cargo Area

CARGO AREA
The cargo area of the X5 offers 450 liters/15.9 cuft of space and has a load capacity Of 440 pounds. The retractable, removable cargo cover is standard equipment. Storage compartments are located on the left and right sides in the rear.







The left side storage compartment contains the NAV computer when installed, the telephone PSE-box and CD changer.







The right side storage compartment contains the rear power distribution fuse box as well as the sub-woofer for the stereo system. Mounted in front of the right side storage compartment are two 12 volt accessory power sockets.












The sliding load floor is mounted through two sliding bushing on two steel rails







The load floor is held in position by the locking bowden cable mechanism that latches when closed to prevent the floor from sliding while the vehicle is moving. The load floor incorporates a shear point that will cause the floor to collapse upward in a rear collision.












The full size spare tire is mounted below the load floor with the LVA air supply system for the air springs located beneath the spare.







The battery is mounted below the LVA in a molded plastic battery box, along with the EHC control module and the PDC control module.