Necessary preliminary tasks:
NOTE: The propeller shaft is balanced.
The front and rear propeller shafts must be reassembled in the same position.
Detach gaiter (1) from groove (2).
Mark front propeller shaft (3) and rear propeller shaft (4) in one plane.
Pull apart propeller shaft.
Installation note: If necessary, insert new clamping ring (1) into front propeller shaft (2).
Release gaiter (1) with screwdriver from groove (2) and pull off over longitudinal splines.
Installation note: Apply an even coating of grease to longitudinal splines on shaft.
Observe markings and force front propeller shaft onto longitudinal splines (markings must be flush).
Push gaiter (1) during installation into groove (2) and make sure it is firmly fitted.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Washer/wiper system: Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints
Do not activate wipers if frozen to windshield
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen
to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage th ...