BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Nozzles and outlets

BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual / HVAC / Nozzles and outlets

Removing and installing or replacing left fresh air grille

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT

Release screws (1).

Pull out left fresh air vent (2) towards front.

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Version with automatic climate control:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove left fresh-air grille (2).

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Removing and installing/replacing center fresh air grille

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE

IMPORTANT: Proceed with care so as to avoid damaging the fresh air grille.

Replacement:

Unclip fresh air vent (1) from trim strip (2) in direction of arrow.

Remove center fresh-air grille (1).

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Removing and installing/replacing rear passenger compartment fresh air grille

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Pull storage compartment (1) in the upper area out and fold down as shown.

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Release screws (2) on fresh air grille (1).

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Lift the fresh air grille (2) upper over the locking tabs (1) and remove toward the front.

Disconnect associated plug connection (3).

Remove fresh air grille (2).

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Removing and installing/replacing right fresh air grille

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON RIGHT

Release screws (1).

Remove fresh air grille (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection.

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Auxiliary. heater with control elements
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Microfilter
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Other materials:

BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: Specified grease
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