How to remove break fluid cover

Guru bmw · 08-17-2022, 07:12 AM

Hi Folks, mine 2017 x3 has brake light is on and i m struggling to remove the brake fluid cover. The problem is to with wires attached to this unit. I m afraid breaking it if I use too much force.
Pls see the picture attached.

Can anyone pls help

mikekay · 08-17-2022, 08:11 AM

On my 2014 its on the right side! Let me see if I can grab a youtube video.

Guru bmw · 08-17-2022, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mikekay

On my 2014 its on the right side! Let me see if I can grab a youtube video.

Thanks for that.
All video i could find online seems without that black cables attached to top. This uk model has brake fluid tank on driver side or on left hand side with two cables running on top. I believe these probably needs to detached before panel pops up.

MSport_Jon · 08-17-2022, 08:41 AM

That's a right-hand drive X3. I noticed there are two items going t the hood or bonnet. I will assume one is for the washer fluid but I am puzzled as to what the second one is for.

Also, removing the cover is easy. Just move out of the way of the lines going to the hood, move forward the foam divider on the lower right toward the front of the car, and then press on the scissor-like pinch clips and pull up.

KC87ZB · 08-17-2022, 02:58 PM

The second one is the wiring for the heated washer nozzles. They both pop out the "front" of that cover and it lifts around them. At least it does on mine.

richardodn · 08-17-2022, 03:07 PM

On LHD cars, the cabin filter is in that position. This video will start the same as your job.

Guru bmw · 08-17-2022, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richardodn

On LHD cars, the cabin filter is in that position. This video will start the same as your job.

Brilliant! This is exactly I was looking for. I ll give it go tomorrow! A big thanku for this!

MSport_Jon · 08-18-2022, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan13X3

The second one is the wiring for the heated washer nozzles. They both pop out the "front" of that cover and it lifts around them. At least it does on mine.

I don't think my X3 has the heaters inside the nozzles. I have the cold weather package.

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MSport_Jon Captain 126 Rep 615 Posts Drives: X3 F25 LCI /// F80 M3 (SOLD) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (2)	That's a right-hand drive X3. I noticed there are two items going t the hood or bonnet. I will assume one is for the washer fluid but I am puzzled as to what the second one is for. Also, removing the cover is easy. Just move out of the way of the lines going to the hood, move forward the foam divider on the lower right toward the front of the car, and then press on the scissor-like pinch clips and pull up. Last edited by MSport_Jon; 08-17-2022 at 09:00 AM..
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KC87ZB Second Lieutenant 305 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	The second one is the wiring for the heated washer nozzles. They both pop out the "front" of that cover and it lifts around them. At least it does on mine.
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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 350 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	On LHD cars, the cabin filter is in that position. This video will start the same as your job. __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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