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.
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove bumper trim
- Remove front underbody protection assembly
- Remove front panel
- Remove front right side wall
- Remove DSC hydraulic unit
- Remove front wheel arch cover (front section)
- Remove front wheel arch cover (rear section)
- Remove engine compartment lid
- Remove right engine compartment lid hinge
- Remove right partition wall for units compartment
- Remove trailing link on right spring strut dome
- Remove microfilter housing
- Release right wiring harness
- Remove trailing link
- Remove right wishbone
- Remove spring strut with swivel bearing
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Suspension: Tire mounting paste
1.0 TIRE MOUNTING PASTE
Use only a lubricant specifically designed for this purpose (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 288).
Wurth Tire Mounting Paste Part No. 892800
Silicone sprays are not acceptable, as they are extremely slippery and don't dry. If applied to the tire bead, it is
likely tha ...