Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Underbody panelling must not be jammed by vehicle hoist. If necessary, fit suitable blocks under vehicle jacking points.
Note:
Work shown on X5 3.0i by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.
Important with E72!
- De-energise the high-voltage system
- Observe safety instructions for handling with hybrid cars