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

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Installation

Threaded pin may not be wetted with screw securing adhesive on screw-in thread (1).
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 - 540i/E39 .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw-In Thread

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Apply body sealing compound (1).

After hardening time of body sealing compound (1), use a paint pencil of corresponding car color to paint over body sealing compound (1) and threaded bolt (2).

Fig 3: Applying Paint Over Body Sealing Compound And Threaded Bolt

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