86 10 ... Replacing Bar

2007 BMW 530xi 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 86 10 ... Replacing Bar
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NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYEΒ .

Remove lashing eyes (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lashing Eyes
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Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps
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Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.

Remove bar.

Installation:Β 

Tighten hexagon screw.

Tighten countersunk head screw.

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 3: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws
G04766421Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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