Removing The Front Left Side Panel
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (X3 M40I, 2018-2019, X3 M40I, 2020-2021, X3 M40I, 2022, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2018-2019, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2020-2021, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2022, X3 XDRIVE 30I, 2018-2019, X3 XDRIVE 30I, 2020-2021, X3 XDRIVE 30E, 2020-2021 and 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (X3 M40I, 2018-2019, X3 M40I, 2022, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2018-2019, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2020-2021, X3 SDRIVE 30I, 2022, X3 XDRIVE 30I, 2018-2019, X3 XDRIVE 30I, 2020-2021, X3 XDRIVE 30E, 2020-2021) .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE WATER COLLECTION STRIP ON THE WINDSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER PANEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STAND FOR THE LEFT HOOD GASKET .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FROM THE SIDE PANEL .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT BUMPER COVER ON THE SIDE PANEL .
- Mask the areas (1) on the headlight and on the bumper cover with plastic adhesive tape.
- Mask the area (1) of the door with plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove the sound insulation (1).NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Unclip the detents (1) on the bumper guide (2) and release the holder (2) from the side panel.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Open the front door.
Pull the sealing (1) down slightly in the direction of the arrow.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Close front door.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Release the side panel in the sequence and direction shown.
- Release the side panel in the area of the headlight (1) and the A-pillar at the top (2) outwards.
- Remove the side panel in the area of the A-pillar (3) forwards.