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 Owners Manual > Changing wheels and tires: Mounting
Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the service center about the right
wheel/tire combina ...