86 10... Disassembly of loading ramp frame/disassembly of rail, left/right

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NOTE: Two persons are required to disassemble the loading ramp frame.
Disassembly of license plate mounting plate
refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PLATE .
Disassembly of pull rod
refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF OVERRUNNING EQUIPMENT .

Release screws (1) of loading ramp frame (2) on cross-strut (3).

Installation:

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 10 7AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Of Loading Ramp Frame On Cross-Strut

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Release screws (1, 2) on left and right sides of loading ramp frame (3).

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 10 8AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Left And Right Sides Of Loading Ramp Frame

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Release screws (1, 2, 3).

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 10 9AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 3: Identifying Loading Ramp Frame Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.