Necessary preliminary work:
IMPORTANT: Check the rubber gaiter and circlip for damage! When removing and installing the trailing link, check the seat of the circlip seal between the trailing link and the wheel control joint and replace the wheel control joint if needed!
Release screw (1).
Remove guide joint from swivel bearing.
Installation note:
Rework thread in swivel bearing.
Keep guide joint and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace microencapsulated screw.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Heater with operation: Replacing the button caps of the heating and air conditioning system control
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Special tools required:
00 9 340
Tape area (1) around the button caps with adhesive tape.
Press blower rocker switch (1) on one side and pry it off on the other side with special tool 00 9 340 .
Pry off remaining button caps (1) with special tool 00 9 340 .
Clip in button caps (1) ...