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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1548 (TRAILER - REPAIR - E90)LOADING PLATFORM86 10... REPLACING DRAWBAR MEMBERS, LEFT AND RIGHT

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

86 10... Replacing drawbar members, left and right

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Replacing drawbar members, left and right

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NOTE:
Remove complete brake pull rod.
Removal of position light cable,
REFER TO 86 10... REPLACING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT.

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2). Pull out cross-member (2) towards rear.

Installation

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 16AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member

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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove.

Installation

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 3AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws

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Remove cable holder (1) and remove wiring harness (2) from drawbar member (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Holder With Wiring Harness On Drawbar Member

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Remove cable (1) from position light housing (2). Pull out cable (1) through drawbar member aperture (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable, Light Housing And Drawbar Member Aperture

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Release all screws on cross-member (1) and remove cross-member (1).

If necessary, release screws on mounting brackets (2) and remove cross-members (3).

Installation

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 17AZ.

Fig 5: Identifying Cross-Members With Mounting Brackets

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Unscrew bolt (1). Grip nut from rear through assembly hole (2) in cross-member.

Installation

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 18AZ.

Fig 6: Identifying Assembly Hole And Bolt

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Tilt drawbar member (1) down in direction of arrow A and pull out towards rear in direction of arrow B.

Fig 7: Tilting Drawbar Member

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.