Remove stiffening strut

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTER RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to REMOVE TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .

• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Remove support (2)  .

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Remove the reinforcement strut (2)  .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.