BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing an upper wishbone
IMPORTANT:
- The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the wishbone is bent, the screw connection between the control arm and wheel carrier must be replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
Release left and right screws (1). Slide anti-roll bar (2) forward.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Installation note:
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replace screw and nut.
Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.
Remove wishbone (2).
Installation note:
The wishbone must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward! Raise wheel carrier using workshop jack.
Bolt heads face in forward direction.
Replace screw and nut.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure .
Replacing a control arm
Release screw.
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
IMPORTANT:
When installing, ensure th ...
Replacing left or right trailing arm
IMPORTANT:
The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the trailing arm is bent, the control a ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Using the remote control: Switching on the headlight courtesy
delay feature
Briefly press the button on the
remote
control.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the following
circumstances:
The battery of the remote control is discharged.
Replace the batt ...