Necessary preliminary work:
Detach right footwell heating duct (1) in direction of arrow from retaining lug (3) and lay to one side slightly.
Installation note: Make sure clip (2) is correctly seated.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Raise plastic lug (2) slightly and turn fan (4) in direction of arrow.
Remove fan (4) from fan shell (5).
Installation note:
If necessary, raise lug (3) slightly and screw in fan (4) anticlockwise.
Make sure fan (4) is correctly seated in fan shell (5).
Check exact position of lug (2).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive mounting: Replacing the rubber mounts for the rear axle final drive suspension at rear
Special tools required:
33 5 200
33 5 206
33 5 153
33 5 152
33 5 151
33 3 103
33 3 104
33 5 105
33 5 154
33 5 155
33 5 156
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove exhaust system .
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT AT FINAL DRIVE .
Position special tool 33 5 200 on workshop jack. ...