It is only necessary to rewax or seal the affected area after repairing the body.
Only BMW approved products may be used to comply with the six year warranty against rust perforation.
These products protect cavities effectively and permanently against corrosion. Their excellent coating and waterproofing properties let them flow into all inaccessible corners and folds for unsurpassed overall protection.
UNDERBODY AND BODY CAVITY SEALING COMPOUND
For sealing of body cavities, such as doors, Apillars,
front, side and cross members, etc.
(Former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 479)
3M Part No. 8891
Wurth Part No. 892080
Also: Wurth "Brushable Seam Sealer", Part No. 8901021.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Struts with rubber mounts: Removing and installing/replacing guide joint in swivel bearing
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove TENSION STRUT FROM GUIDE JOINT.
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 ...