BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Front axle suspension

BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual / Driveline+Axles / Front axle suspension

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

NOTE: Illustration only an example. Detail deviations, depending on engine version, are possible.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove front underbody protection (1).

Driveline+Axles

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION

NOTE: Schematic diagram created using the F25 28iX as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

Release screws in area (1) and remove underbody protection (2).

Driveline+Axles

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE

IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary work:

  • Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION.

Release screws (1).

Remove reinforcement plate (2).

Driveline+Axles

Front axle repair instructions
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