86 10... Disassembly of loading ramp frame/disassembly of rail, left/right

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Disassembly of loading ramp frame/disassembly of rail, left/right
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NOTE: Two persons are required to disassemble the loading ramp frame.
Disassembly of license plate mounting plate
REFER TO 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LICENSE PLATE 
mounting plate.
Disassembly of pull rod

Release screws (1) of loading ramp frame (2) on cross-strut (3).

Installation 

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 7AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Loading Ramp Frame On Cross-Strut
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Release screws (1, 2) on left and right sides of loading ramp frame (3).

Installation 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 8AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Loading Ramp Frame With Screws
G04766340Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1, 2, 3).

Installation 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 9AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Loading Ramp Frame Screws
G04766341Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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