BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing left engine support arm (N55)

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Transmission / Engine mounting / Replacing left engine support arm (N55)

Necessary preliminary work:

Secure engine in INSTALLATION POSITION
Remove left CHARGE AIR DUCT
Remove rear underguard
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE
Partially detach wheel arch trim panel on rear left

Release screw (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove engine support arm.

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