SECTION 18b: X3 SERIES BODY
10.1.1 Front Bumper
The front bumper can be tilted downward to give
access to the bumper compartment. Pull the
release handle located inside front service
compartment to unlock. Tilt down the entire
bumper assembly to access the compartment.
Push the bumper back up firmly in place to lock
in position.
Two people are required to remove and install
the front bumper. Safely support the bumper and
remove the two bolts on each bumper side to
separate the bumper from the spare wheel
compartment door. To install bumper, reverse
the removal procedure.
WARNING
Front bumper is heavy. Use proper lifting
equipment to support the bumper during the
removal and installation operations to avoid
personal injury.
FIGURE 97: FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
WARNING
The compartment behind the bumper is not
designed for storage. Never store loose
objects in this compartment since they can
interfere with the steering linkage mechanism.
Use care when opening or closing the reclining
bumper compartment to prevent personal
injury.
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FIGURE 98: FRONT BUMPER RELEASE HANDLE
For gluing of front bumper panel refer to
procedure SAV00198 .
10.1.2 Headlights
Refer to Paragraph Headlights, included in
Section 06: Electrical of the Maintenance Manual
for complete information on headlights.
10.1.3 Rear View Mirrors
Your vehicle is equipped with two exterior
mirrors.
The mirrors may be equipped with an optional
electric heating system which serves to minimize
ice and condensation on the mirror glass in
extreme weather conditions. Integral thermostats
are installed in both mirrors to avoid continuous
heating. Use the appropriate switch on the
dashboard to activate the defroster system on
both mirrors simultaneously. The mirrors can
easily be adjusted by using the remote controls
located on the L.H. side control panel. The
mirrors have easy to replace glass in case of
breakage. Remote control motors can also be
replaced.