BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Body cavity sealing
It is only necessary to rewax or seal the affected area after repairing the body.
Only BMW approved products may be used to comply with the six year warranty against rust perforation.
These products protect cavities effectively and permanently against corrosion. Their excellent coating and waterproofing properties let them flow into all inaccessible corners and folds for unsurpassed overall protection.
UNDERBODY AND BODY CAVITY SEALING COMPOUND
For sealing of body cavities, such as doors, Apillars,
front, side and cross members, etc.
(Former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 479)
3M Part No. 8891
Wurth Part No. 892080
Also: Wurth "Brushable Seam Sealer", Part No. 8901021.
General information on preservation measures
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Body corrosion protection
To comply with the six year warranty against rust, specially selected waxes
and additives produce an elastic,
temperature-proof,
corrosion inhibit ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Starter with mounting: Removing and installing/replacing starter motor (N47 D20 O1)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Release nut (1) and remove cable.
Release nut (2) and remove the positive battery cable.
Release cable at clamp (3) from starter motor.
Release screws (1), (2) and (3 ...