BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Stripping operations - replacing outer and inner tail panel sections

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Rear trim panel / Stripping operations - replacing outer and inner tail panel sections

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 luggage compartment floor trim panel

Remove battery

Remove bumper trim

Remove bumper support

Remove center bumper guide

Remove guide for bumper on left and right

Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch panel

Tail panel cover

Remove rear light on left and right

Remove tailgate lock

Partially detach tailgate seal

Remove control unit for air suspension

Remove control unit for automatic luggage compartment lid actuation

Lever out expanding rivets and remove side member facing (1).

Lever out expanding rivets and remove toolkit mounting (2).

Undo latch mechanisms and remove rear bleeder (3).

Remove sound insulation (4) of luggage compartment.

Shown on left side. Proceed in the same manner on the right side.

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Release wiring harnesses (1) from rear trim panel and lay towards front.

Graphic representation similar.

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