Rear Drive Shaft Removal iX

[z122643]

So I have to replace my fuel tank in my 325iX. There are no instructions that I can find on removing the rear drive shaft on a iX and I'm stuck. This is as for as I got; I've removed all for nuts on the back of the drive shaft (diff side) and I have removed all 6 bolts from the flex-drive in the front (x case side) I don't know what to do next.

[JTapper]

I posted your solution in the other thread. No reason for create two threads, someone will see it and reply.

[Ronin-ix]

.....um Noooooobie here....where do I find your post "in the other thread"?? how do I access it??

[jlevie]

I'm not going to search for the other thread and will comment here. Loosen the collar nut on the drive shaft and collapse same. The drive shaft will then come out.