LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2010 >> Cooper S, 2D Hatchback, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3785 (Body Equipment - Repair - F12) >> Gaskets/Seals, Loose Body Components >> 51 71 480 Removing and installing/replacing cross reinforcement (on rear axle)

51 71 480 Removing and installing/replacing cross reinforcement (on rear axle)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 33 other vehicles, including the 2018 BMW M6, 2018 BMW 650i xDrive, 2018 BMW 650i, 2018 BMW 640i xDrive, and 2018 BMW 640i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
Driving without  cross reinforcement is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nuts of heat shield (2) and lower heat shield (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 51 61 14AZ .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 61 13AZ .

Remove cross reinforcement (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts Of Heat Shield And Cross Reinforcement
G10045535Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.