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How do you replace the gearbox of the BMW X3?

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Transmission

In order to replace the gearbox of the BMW X3, you need to lift the car using a jack or a lift, so that you can have access to the components located in its lower part: once the vehicle has been lifted, you can proceed by loosening the screws that secure the gearbox to its housing at the rear of the engine block. This gearbox must also be released from the appropriate connectors related to the sensors; the new gearbox can now be inserted into its seat, connected and fixed properly.

Posted on 17 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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