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 > Front axle: Holding sleeve
Holding sleeve AM
NOTE:
(Pressure sleeve) For gripping the wishbones and for removing and installing
the silence blocks in the leading link. Discontinued, can only be ordered using
complete tool
Holding sleeve Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
Replaced by: 83300491916
NOTE: (Pressure sleeve ...