52 26... Removing and installing/replacing the cover and frame for the ski bag

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 23AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Ski Bag Frame

G08529911

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Lever out caps (1).

Release screws underneath.

Tightening torque 52 26 23AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Ski Bag Frame Caps

G08529912

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 21AZ .

Remove top tether eyelet.

Fig 3: Identifying Ski Bag Frame Screws

G08529913

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Lift out ski sack frame (1) with special tool 00 9 317 .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage in the marked area.
Plastic eyes of the ski bag frame may break.
If necessary, replace the faulty ski bag frame.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Ski Bag Frame Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

G04792088

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs and plastic eyelets of the rear ski bag frame must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace the faulty ski bag frame.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Ski Bag Frame Retaining Lugs

G08529909

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Remove cover (1) for ski bag in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Removing Ski Bag Cover

G08529916

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