2009 BMW X3 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

86 10 ... Disassembly of Base Plate

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 Disassembly procedure of rivet connection, rear support, see 86 10 ... REMOVING REAR SUPPORTS AND BRACKET 

Unscrew bolts (1).

CAUTION: Before drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch.

Drill out rivet connections (2).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 32AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts & Rivet Connections
G04786633Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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