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51 47 135 Removing and installing/replacing left or right lashing rail in luggage compartment floor

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Right side only: 

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1).

Lashing rail (2):

  1. Slide approx. 2 cm towards rear
  2. Feed out towards top front
Fig 1: Rail And Screw
G04788821Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove reinforcement plate (1) with guide (2) from lashing rail (3) and fit on new part.

Fig 2: Reinforcement Plate, Guide And Lashing Rail
G04788822Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.