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2012 Mini Cooper Works, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
86 10 ... Disassembly Of Base Plate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Disassembly of bar, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING BAR .
Disassembly of lashing plate, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .
Disassembly of 12 volt socket, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET .
Remove plastic bush/metal bush, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .
Disassembly of light guard, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING REAR LIGHT .
Disassembly of front apron. refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON .
Disassembly of left and right aprons, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS .
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES .
Disassembly of rear apron, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON .
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS .
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT .
Disassembly of lashing plate, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .
Disassembly of 12 volt socket, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET .
Remove plastic bush/metal bush, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .
Disassembly of light guard, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING REAR LIGHT .
Disassembly of front apron. refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON .
Disassembly of left and right aprons, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS .
Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES .
Disassembly of rear apron, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON .
Disassembly of left and right lamp housings, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS .
Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support, refer to 86 10 ... DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF RIVET CONNECTION, REAR SUPPORT .
Unscrew bolts (1).
CAUTION:
Before drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch.
Drill out rivet connections (2).
Drill out rivet connections (2).
Installation:
Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .
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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.