This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 37226787617 (37 22 6 787 617) and is described as Wabco OEM air compressor for the four-wheel air suspension on E53 X5 3.0i, 4.4i, 4.8is. This is the compressor only - located in the spare tire well in the trunk. Reuse the original wiring, lines, and mounting points.
X5 note: only for front & rear air suspension (2-axle, option code S220 or S220A). See Related Items below for the rear-only 1-axle air compressor.
The air suspension of E53 X5 uses airbags and a pneumatic system to set and maintain ride height. This is the air compressor used to fill and maintain pressure in the system. Make sure you have no leaks in air lines or in the airbags themselves. If the compressor fails to turn on or cannot reach the correct pressure (with no leaks), the compressor could be suspect.
This is an OEM air compressor manufactured by Wabco - an original supplier to BMW for this part. As the OEM it meets all of BMW's original design, fitment, and performance requirements and is TUV approved. OEM parts are the best alternative to more expensive Original BMW parts because they are virtually identical without the inflated price tag. This part has a two year warranty.
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BMW Fitments:
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.4i M62 (99-03)
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.4i N62 (04-06)
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 4.8is N62