BMW X3 (F25) 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).

Front sub-frame
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BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: Specified grease
GREASE FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (FLEXIBLE COUPLING (RUBBER DOUGHNUT) CENTER
BEARING AND SPLINE END)
Use one of the following greases for greasing the propeller shaft center bearing or locating pin of the
transmission output flange and the splines of the propeller shaft spline end.
GREASE FOR PROPELLE ...

