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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2007530XI 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1564 (TRAILERS - REPAIR)10 LOADING PLATFORM86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF BASE PLATE
2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, Standard
86 10 ... Disassembly Of Base Plate
2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 86 10 ... Disassembly Of Base Plate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Disassembly of bar, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING BAR .
Disassembly of lashing plate, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .
Disassembly of 12 volt socket, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET .
Remove plastic bush/metal bush, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .
Disassembly of light guard, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING REAR LIGHT .
Disassembly of front apron. refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON .
Disassembly of left and right aprons, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS .
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES .
Disassembly of rear apron, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON .
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS .
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT .
Disassembly of lashing plate, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .
Disassembly of 12 volt socket, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET .
Remove plastic bush/metal bush, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .
Disassembly of light guard, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING REAR LIGHT .
Disassembly of front apron. refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON .
Disassembly of left and right aprons, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS .
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES .
Disassembly of rear apron, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON .
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS .
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT .
Unscrew bolts (1).
CAUTION:
Before drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivet connections (2).
Drill out rivet connections (2).
Installation:
Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.