NOTE: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish light alloy disc wheels visually from steel disc wheels.
Identifying features:
IMPORTANT:
- Use only BMW-approved two-part balancing weights.
- When fitting two-part balancing weights, always use specified tools.
- Do not straighten light alloy disc wheels: always replace damaged light alloy disc wheels.
- Notches in light alloy disc wheels can lead to cracking.
- Do not lubricate wheel studs.
- When fitting tires, avoid damaging light alloy disc wheels, e.g. on sharp-edged retaining claws on tire fitting machine.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel wells: Replace front right wheel arch
Note the special vehicle identification number procedure when replacing the wheel arch (order the new body
part with the vehicle identification number, if necessary)!
STRIP DOWN vehicle.
Read about the procedure in repair instructions for WHEEL ARCH FRONT LEFT and transfer schematically
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