IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary work:
Release connector (1) and remove.
Unscrew nuts.
Remove oil level sensor (2).
Installation note:
Clean sealing surface on oil sump.
Replace gasket on oil level sensor.
An excessively low torque value will result in oil leaks.
An excessively high torque value will result in damage to the oil level sensor.
Top up engine oil.
NOTE: Check stored fault message.
Delete fault memory.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier
Special tools required:
0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 777
2 293 768
2 293 772
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove TRAILING ARM.
Remove CAMBER ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER.
Withdrawing rubber mount:
Pull out rubber mount with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, ...