86 10 ... Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 86 10 ... Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
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CAUTION: Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.

Drill out rivets (1). Remove entry profile section (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Rivets And Entry Profile Section
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RENDER: 1.0x

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