BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Front axle suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE: Illustration only an example. Detail deviations, depending on engine version, are possible.
Unfasten screws (2).
Remove front underbody protection (1).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
NOTE: Schematic diagram created using the F25 28iX as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.
Release screws in area (1) and remove underbody protection (2).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Release screws (1).
Remove reinforcement plate (2).
Safety instructions for handling oil
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Recycling:
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Front sub-frame
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle gearbox: Removing and installing/replacing front axle differential
IMPORTANT:
For the initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the gearbox is filled with 600
ml oil! If oil is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler opening, the gearbox would be
overfilled and in rare individual cases oil could emerge from the ventilation opening ...
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