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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 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
G04766339Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G04766340Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G04766341Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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