86 10 ... Disassembly of Front Protection Bar

2009 BMW X3 StandardSECTION 86 10 ... Disassembly of Front Protection Bar

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2).

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: 86 10 4AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 5AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member
G04786638Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) on longitudinal member (2).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 5AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Longitudinal Member
G04786639Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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