Hints
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades. Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed; this may damage the windshield.
Front: Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers.
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal position.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Rear: replacing the wiper blades
1. Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper blade, arrow.
2. Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage audibly.
3. Fold down the wipers.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear axle repair instructions: Lifting the vehicle using a vehicle hoist
WARNING: Danger to life!
Read and follow operating instructions for vehicle hoist.
Do not exceed approved load-carrying capacity and load distribution of vehicle
hoist.
Weight compensation may be necessary due to the loading situation of the
vehicle.
This also applies in the eve ...