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I had the water pump go out on my 2011 X3 35. Thinking I could do it my self from videos I ran into the same issue that the OP did. There is no way to bring it down from the bottom. I am currently running through the procedure that was posted (the PDF) and I will say that procedure SUCKS but it does get you on the right path. I have the water pump currently removed and replaced and just need to get the new thermostat in. Me and a buddy spend 4 hours yesterday cussing BMW. I will post when I have it complete.
Is it tough, yes. Can you do it, Yes I am by no means a mechanic and my friend as well. He does a lot of work on his own 335i and was nice enough to help (mainly to get another set of eyes on how to do it). Its all done from under the car but we actually were able to pull the Water up up the top rather than out the bottom.
I will post when I am done and if anyone has any questions please let me know.
I am also doing the oil filter gasket and coolant gasket at the same time.
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