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 battery
- Remove cowl panel cover
- Remove and install windscreen
- Remove and install rear lid
- Remove and install headlining.
- Remove and install left roof trim strip
- Remove and install right roof trim strip
- Remove and install roof aerial
- Remove both tailgate hinges
- Partially release tailgate seal.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Struts with rubber mounts: Removing and installing/replacing left or right trailing link
Special tools required:
31 2 242
31 2 246
31 2 240
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.
Partially loosen the LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .
IMPORTANT:
Do not release trailing link from wheel control joint with impact tool ...