Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.
Never reach into the engine compartment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear trim panel: Replacing outer tail panel section
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe (REPAIR STAGE 2) procedure!
STRIP DOWN vehicle.
The following new body parts are required:
(1) Rear trim panel
Following CONSUMABLES are required:
Removing rear trim panel
IMPORTANT: Cut outer panel only.
Cut severance cuts (1) ...