Consumer Review Video - 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

Car Displayed: 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender 0.6L 2 Cyl.

The 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender is a difficult vehicle to maintain due to the bizarre design. To reach the engine coolant reservoir you must remove a bulky engine cover first. This can be difficult to lift out. You must complete unique steps using the wiper stalk in order to raise and remove the front wiper blade. The battery is difficult to remove, as you must remove a cover and pull it out of a tight position.

There are some easier aspects to repairing the 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender. You only have to remove one cover in the wheel well lining to reach the highbeam light. While this is a cramped space to work in, the cover removes with little effort. Connecting your phone via Bluetooth is a breeze, as you only have to perform a few steps in the electronic menu to complete this process. The battery is difficult to remove as you must lift off a large cover in order to reach it.

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