Luggage / Roof Rack Frame: Service and Repair

51 13 ... Replacing Bracket For Roof Luggage Rack At Left Or Right (Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

Removing 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).







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).
1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body
M10 20 Nm







Apply body sealing compound (1) (Terostat 9320).
After hardening time of body sealing compound (1) (refer to manufacturer's specifications), paint over body sealing compound (1) and threaded pin (2) with paint pencil of corresponding car colour.