Special tools required:
NOTE: The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the wheels.
If necessary, move vehicle until opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake pad) can be seen through rim styling.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 wheel rim into opening for brake pad wear indicator.
Press special tool onto brake pad. Slide ring (1) in direction of arrow up to stop and read off measured value.
NOTE:
A. Brake disc
B. Brake pad with backplate
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Side panels: Replacing left rear side panel
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 2!
Following new body parts are required :
(1) Rear side wall
Reinforcement plate, side sill
Reinforcement plate, C-pillar
Reinforcement plate, D-pillar
Mounting nuts
Following CONSUMABLES are requi ...