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.
- Remove battery
- Remove bumper trim
- Remove bumper support
- Remove center bumper guide
- Remove guide for bumper on left and right
- Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
- Tail panel cover
- Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel
- Remove rear light on left and right
- Remove tailgate lock
- Release and lower rear silencer.
- Partially detach tailgate seal
- Remove control unit for air suspension
- Remove control unit for automatic luggage compartment lid actuation
Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.
Release nut/expanding rivets and remove both supports (1) for floor panels.
Release wiring harnesses (1) from rear trim panel and lay towards front.
Diagram similar.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Control arms and struts: Replacing left or right trailing arm
IMPORTANT:
The trailing arm must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
If the trailing arm is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be
renewed.
Necessary preliminary work:
Only on left side at ride height sensor: Release JOINTE ...