Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: After completion of the repair work, check gearbox oil level.
For these transfer boxes, use approved TRANSMISSION OIL only.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove protective cap (1) with a screwdriver.
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal (1) using a center punch (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as swarf may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw in special tool 23 0 490 .
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
Drive in radial shaft seal with special tool 27 1 470 or 83 30 2 318 114. (Observe diameter of radial shaft seal)
Reassemble the vehicle.
Check oil level.
Check gearbox for leaks
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Repairing headlights
It is possible to repair the following damage:
Deformed or broken holders can be replaced using the available repair kits.
Replacement of headlight is not required!
For reasons of pedestrian safety it is not permitted to use adhesive or reinforcements to repair broken
holders!
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