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00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack

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IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions: 
  1. Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber plate contact points.
  2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for functional reliability before they are used!
  3. Check the rubber plate on the trolley jack prior to each use, replacing if necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying Trolley Jack
G04725307Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack only at the following jacking points!
  1. Car jacking point
  2. Side car jacking points
  3. Rear differential (REMOVE HEAT SHIELD )

    Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise the vehicle at the rear differential cover!

  4. Bolting point for rear axle tension struts
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Differential With Car Jacking Point
G06908153Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.