Since there hasn't been an update from 2007 to 2009, I will assume it is the same as mine.
Several small bolts facing rearwards in each wheel well. Several bolts facing upwards (3 or 4) just forward of the bumper. Pop the trim up that is right behind the hatch on the top surface, and there are bolts under there. Then slide it rearwards.
There are good instructions in the trailer hitch installation post by x3eme. I will look for a link.
Edit:
Here is the article. The photos are not showing up for me.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x3/...h-2006-x3.html
Here is the BMW factory instruction. Note that it says to drill out the plastic rivets. I did not do so; you can pull the liner away and reach the last bolt on each side without removing the rivets. This is the method x3eme describes.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
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2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
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Last edited by JCL; 02-28-2010 at 06:42 PM.
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