BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Stripping operations - replacing front left wheel arch

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Wheel wells / Stripping operations - replacing front left wheel arch

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.

The following list basically represents the removal sequence.

Disconnect negative battery cable

Remove bumper trim

Remove front underbody protection assembly

Remove front panel

Remove front side panel left

Remove trailing link on left spring strut dome

Remove intake silencer housing

Remove coolant expansion tank

Remove front wheel arch cover (front section)

Remove front wheel arch cover (rear section)

Remove engine compartment lid

Remove left engine compartment lid hinge

Remove left partition wall for units compartment

Remove brake booster

Remove trailing link

Remove left wishbone

Remove spring strut with swivel bearing

Release left wiring harness

Replacing rear left outer wheel arch section with reinforcement (rear side panel removed)

Follow procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3. Read contents of BODY, GENERAL. Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure . ...

Stripping operations - replacing front right wheel arch

NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration. The follow ...

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