BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Stripping operation - replacing outer part and inside middle part of tail panel
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.
- Remove battery
- Remove bumper trim
- Remove bumper support
- Remove center bumper guide
- Remove guide for bumper on left and right
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
- Tail panel cover
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Remove rear light on left and right
- Remove tailgate lock
- Release and lower rear silencer.
- Partially detach tailgate seal
- Remove control unit for air suspension
- Remove control unit for automatic luggage compartment lid actuation
Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.
Release nut/expanding rivets and remove both supports (1) for floor panels.
Release wiring harnesses (1) from rear trim panel and lay towards front.
Diagram similar.
Replacing outer tail panel section
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe (REPAIR STAGE 2) procedure!
STRIP DOWN vehicle.
The following new body parts are required:
(1) Rear ...
Stripping operations - replacing outer and inner tail panel sections
NOTE:
Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the
components are taken into consideration.
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Necessary preliminary work:
Remove HEATER
IMPORTANT:
Before ordering spare parts, determine manufacturer of the installed heater!
Installation note:
Pipes are included in the repair kit!
Release screws (1).
Slide rubber grommet (2) with foam seal forward slightly.
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