Necessary preliminary work:
Detach right footwell heating duct (1) in direction of arrow from retaining lug (3) and lay to one side slightly.
Installation note: Make sure clip (2) is correctly seated.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Raise plastic lug (2) slightly and turn fan (4) in direction of arrow.
Remove fan (4) from fan shell (5).
Installation note:
If necessary, raise lug (3) slightly and screw in fan (4) anticlockwise.
Make sure fan (4) is correctly seated in fan shell (5).
Check exact position of lug (2).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive with cover: Replacing rear cover gasket on rear axle final drive
IMPORTANT:
In event of oil loss, always check rear differential for traces of wear and damage.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE.
NOTE: Read and comply with REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL
SERIES.
Select rear axle final drive:
188LW
215LW
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