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Loosen screw connections (1) and remove ground cable (2).
Release screws (3) and remove hinge.
ADJUST hinge together with tailgate.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Tow-starting and towing: Towing other vehicles
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Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's response.
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle part ...