Exterior body elements BMW X3 E83

Body — equipment and tools
Drawing Name and code 009310 Mounting wedges (set in a plastic suitcase) 512190 Clamping device for door lock 512220 Torx 510010 Control template for...

Removal and installation the hood
Caution: Secure the hood in the open position using a suitable device. Risk of injury. Note: Symbols should be matched to the corresponding vehicle type. 1....

Hood adjustment
Note: The specified clearances are fundamental for adjustment work. As the hinges are further displaced, unpainted surfaces become visible. They need to be...

Hood lock
Removal and installation the hood lock 1. Remove the front bumper trim. 2. Remove the front air duct. Note: For clarity, the image of the hood lock (2) is...

Gas-filled hood shock absorber
Removal and installation the left or right gas-filled hood shock absorber Attention: Risk of damage and injury. When performing the following operations,...

Trunk lid
Removal and installation the trunk lid 1. Remove the trunk lid trim. 2. Disconnect all wire connectors from the trunk lid. 3. Loosen the screws (1) on the...

Trunk lid trim
Removal and installation the trunk lid trim 1. Remove the luggage compartment light (on the trunk lid). 2. Remove the expansion rivets (1). Note: When...

Adjusting the trunk lid
Note: The specified clearances are fundamental for adjustment work. As the hinges are further displaced, unpainted surfaces become visible. They need to be...

Trunk lid hinge
Removal and installation the trunk lid hinge 1. Remove the trunk lid. 2. Loosen the threaded connections (1) on the body. 3. Remove the loop. Note: When...

Trunk lid lock
1. Remove the rear body panel trim. 2. Mark the position of the lower part of the trunk lid lock on the rear panel of the car body. 3. Remove the screws (1) on...

Gas-filled trunk lid shock absorber
Removal and installation the left or right gas-filled shock absorber of the trunk lid Attention: Secure the trunk lid in the open position using a suitable...

Removal and installation the fuel filler cap
Note: The drawings are symbolic representations and should be matched to the corresponding vehicle type. 1. Open the fuel tank flap. 2. Release the lock (2)...

Fuel filler cap cup
Replacing the fuel filler cap 1. Remove the fuel filler cap. 2. Remove the fuel filler flap servo. 3. Turn the cover (1) by approx. 45° and remove in the...

Front bumper trim support beam
Removal and installation the front bumper trim support beam 1. Remove the front bumper trim. 2. Disconnect the wire holders (1) from the support beam (3). 3....

Front bumper trim
Removal and installation the front bumper trim 1. Loosen the screws (1). 2. Remove the air duct (2). Note: When installing, please ensure that the air duct (2)...

Upper part of front bumper trim (before 09/2006)
Removal and installation the upper part of the front bumper trim (until 09/2006) 1. Remove the front bumper trim. 2. Remove both fog lights. 3. Remove the...

Upper part of front bumper trim (from 09/2006)
Removal and installation the upper part of the front bumper trim (from 09/2006) 1. Remove both fog lights. 2. Remove the upper decorative grille. 3. Remove...

Lower part of front bumper trim (before 09/2006)
Removal and installation the lower part of the front bumper trim (until 09/2006) 1. Remove the front bumper trim. 2. Remove both fog lights. 3. Remove the...

Lower part of front bumper trim (from 09/2006)
Removal and installation the lower part of the front bumper trim (from 09/2006) 1. Remove the middle decorative grille. 2. Remove both side decorative grilles....

Rear bumper trim support beam
Removal and installation the rear bumper trim support beam 1. Remove the bumper cover. 2. Unscrew the nuts (1) on the left and right sides. 3. Remove the...

Rear bumper trim (up to 09/2006)
Removal and installation the rear bumper trim (until 09/2006) Note: The operation is described for the left side; for the right side it is performed similarly....

Rear bumper trim (from 09/2006)
Removal and installation the rear bumper trim (from 09/2006) 1. Remove the cover from the side of the loading floor. 2. Unscrew the bolts (1) on the bumper...

Rear bumper bracket
Replacing the left or right rear bumper 1. Remove the rear bumper trim. 2. If necessary, disconnect the connector from the tire pressure monitoring system...

Exterior rearview mirrors
Removal and installation the rearview mirror on the left or right front door 1. Remove the front door trim. 2. Push the cover (1) and the rubber guide seal (2)...

Outside rearview mirror glass
Removal and installation the outside mirror glass Rear view Caution. Risk of injury. Move the mirror glass with your hand slowly and carefully. If the mirror...

Outside rearview mirror housing
Removal and installation the exterior rearview mirror housing 1. Remove the outside rearview mirror glass. Note: The retaining ring (1) and the housing (2) are...

Instrument panel trim
Removal and installation the instrument panel trim 1. Set the front seats to the rearmost position and lower them. 2. Set the steering column to the "down" and...

Control dimensions of the body
Note: All dimensions are in mm. Tolerances: ＜ 1000mm ±1mm. ＞ 1000mm ±2mm. The specified check points are used to check the body and the set of straightening...

The size of the body gaps
The specified clearance values are valid at a vehicle temperature of 20°C. The purpose of adjustment is to achieve uniform clearances. The symmetry of the gaps...

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