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26 20 000 Removing and installing front propeller shaft

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IMPORTANT: Do not move vehicle with engine power once propeller shaft has been removed.
IMPORTANT: On four-wheel drive vehicles with defective, non-engaging drive, it is imperative that the following information is taken account of.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Underbody Protection Screws
G10095035Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws.

Tightening torque 26 11 7AZ .

Remove propeller shaft.

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Fig 2: Locating Propeller Shaft Screws
G08504455Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.