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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1548 (TRAILER - REPAIR - E90)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

86 10... Disassembly of front apron

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Disassembly of front apron
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Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Apron Rivets
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Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Installation 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Apron Rivets And Sealing Compound
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Press side sections (1) to side in direction of arrow. Tilt center section (2) downwards and remove to side.

Installation 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 3: Pressing Side Sections
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