Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Pull out ball joint:
Pull out ball joint with special tools 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 775 and 0 496 553 in direction of travel (F).
Pull out ball joint:
Pull in ball joint (1) with special tools in direction of travel 0 496 553, 2 293 777 , 2 293 776 and 0 496 554 until limit position.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear trim panel: Stripping operations - replacing outer and inner tail panel sections
NOTE:
Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the
components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
Remove battery
Remove bumper trim
Re ...