51 13... Replacing bracket for roof luggage rack on left or right

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Remove and install trim strip on roof frame on left or right, refer to 51 13 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM STRIP ON ROOF FRAME AT LEFT OR RIGHT .

Remove body sealing compound (1) with special tool 00 9 322 and unfasten threaded pin (2).

Fig 1: Removing Body Sealing Compound With Special Tool And Unfasten Threaded Pin

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Installation:

Threaded pin may not be wetted with screw securing adhesive on screw-in thread (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Threaded Pin

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Before installing threaded pin, protect body against corrosion (e.g. apply zinc dust paint).
Tightening Torque, refer to 51 13 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 325I, CI & XI - E46 .

Apply body sealing compound (1) (Terostat 9320).

After hardening time of body sealing compound (1) (see manufacturer's instructions), use a paint pencil of corresponding car colour to paint over body sealing compound (1) and threaded bolt (2).

Fig 3: Using Paint Pencil Of Corresponding Car Colour To Paint Over Body Sealing Compound And Threaded Bolt

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