BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front side panel on left

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Side panels / Removing and installing front side panel on left

Observe GAP DIMENSIONS.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM COVER FROM WHEEL ARCH at front left
Remove WATER COLLECTION STRIP ON WINDSCREEN
F25 only: Remove SIDE REPEATER
Partially detach FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

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Release screws.

Side panels

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Replacing left rear side panel

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