Necessary preliminary work:
Carefully pull rubber grommet (1) and foam seal (2) over pipes (3) and (4).
NOTE: If necessary, replace rubber grommet (1) and/or foam seal (2).
Release screws (5).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Carefully remove seal (2) and all remnants.
Installation note:
Replace gasket (2).
Turn temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) in direction of arrow and detach in upwards direction.
Expose connecting cable (4) of temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) towards rear of heater/air conditioner (5).
Release screws (1).
Remove upper housing (2) of heater/air conditioner in direction of arrow.
Installation note: Make sure upper housing (2) is correctly seated on heater/air conditioner.
Pull evaporator (1) in direction of arrow out of lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.
Installation note: Make sure evaporator (1) is correctly seated in lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend radiator fins.
If necessary, clean or straighten radiator fins with slat comb.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Support members: Replacing the carrier support before the wheel arch on the left
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 2.
STRIP DOWN vehicle.
The following new body parts are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES):
(1) Outer wheel arch carrier support
(2) Carrier support, inner wheel arch section
(3) Holder DSC (right side of vehic ...