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IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:

Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber plate contact points.
Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for functional reliability before they are used!
Check the rubber plate on the trolley jack prior to each use, replacing if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Plate On Trolley Jack

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WARNING:

The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack only at the following jacking points!

Car jacking point
Side car jacking points
Rear differential (after removal of heat shield)
Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise the vehicle at the rear differential cover!
Bolting point for rear axle tension struts

Fig 2: Identifying Car Jacking Points

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Heat shield:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Because of the fitted heat shield, it is not permitted to raise the car at the rear differential.

Remove expanding rivet (1).

Release screws and remove heat shield (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Expanding Rivet And Heat Shield

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