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86 10... Disassembly Of Base Plate

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NOTE:

Disassembly of bar

refer to REPLACING BAR

Disassembly of lashing plate

refer to REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE

Disassembly of 12 volt socket

refer to REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET

Remove plastic bush/metal bush

refer to REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH

Disassembly of light guard

refer to REPLACING REAR LIGHT

Disassembly of front apron

refer to DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON

Disassembly of left and right aprons

refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS

Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes

refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES

Disassembly of rear apron

refer to DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON

Disassembly of left and right lamp housings

refer to DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS

Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support

refer to REMOVING REAR SUPPORTS AND BRACKET

Unscrew bolts (1).

CAUTION:

Before drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch.

Drill out rivet connections (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Rivet Connections And Bolts

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 32AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.