54 61 ... Removing and installing / replacing bracket for left or right rollover protection bar (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)

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Removing and installing rear left or right lower section of side trim, refer to 51 43 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING .

Version with Harman-Kardon Hi-Fi system:

Unfasten screws (1) and remove bracket (2).

Fig 1: Removing Screws Bracket

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Replace screws (3).

Unfasten clip (1).

Fig 2: Removing Clip

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Unfasten nuts (1).

Tightening torque, 10 Nm.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, 22 Nm.

Remove bracket (3) for rollover protection bar.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts

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