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

86 10... Replacing gaiter

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Replacing gaiter
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Position brake lever fully towards rear.

Release screws (1) and (2) and remove. Pull off towing attachment (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation 

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 15AZ.

Fig 1: Pulling Towing Attachment
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Pull off gaiter (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Gaiter
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