BMW X3 Owners Manual: Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro fasteners
Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and le ...
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive with cover: Replacing radial shaft seal for input flange of rear axle differential
Special tools required:
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IMPORTANT:
Use only approved gearbox oils. See REAR AXLE - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the rear axle final drive!
Necessary preli ...