BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Body and Frame / Rear lid / Removing and installing rear lid

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panels on rear lid .
Disconnect all cable connectors and pull wiring harness out of tailgate.
Remove both gas-filled struts .

NOTE: This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.

Release screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.

Remove tailgate.

Installation note: Install tailgate at screw locations on hinge.

If necessary, ADJUST TRUNK LID.

Body+and+Frame

If RFK optional equipment is fitted: Calibrate RFK .

Adjusting/replacing bump stops

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . Following parts must not be damaged: (1) Bump stop (2) Lock nut (f ...

Removing/installing/replacing left hinge for tailgate (tailgate removed)

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL. Loosen screw connections (1) and remove ground cable (2). Release screws (3) and remove hinge. ADJUST hinge t ...

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