86 10... Replacing bar

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 86 10... Replacing bar
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NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes,

refer to 86 10... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .

Remove lashing eyes (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lashing Eyes
G04766419Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps
G04766420Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.

Remove bar.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque for hexagon screw,

refer to 86 10 2AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Tightening Torque for countersunk head screw,

refer to 86 10 3AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps Screws
G05780551Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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