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Trailers - Repair: Overhaul BMW X6 E71

Towing Systems 4 illustrations ~499 words

86 10... Disassembly of Camlock retaining cam

Unscrew bolts (1).

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Scheme 128: 86 10... Disassembly of Camlock retaining cam

86 10... Disassembly of base plate

Note. Disassembly of bar refer to 86 10... REPLACING BAR Disassembly of lashing plate refer to 86 10... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE Disassembly of 12 volt socket refer to 86 10... REPLACING 12 VOLT SOCKET Remove plastic bush/metal bush refer to 86 10... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH Disassembly of light guard refer to 86 10... REPLACING REAR LIGHT Disassembly of front apron refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT APRON Disassembly of left and right aprons refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT APRONS Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL BOXES Disassembly of rear apron refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF REAR APRON Disassembly of left and right lamp housings refer to 86 10... DISASSEMBLY OF LEFT AND RIGHT LAMP HOUSINGS Disassembly of rivet connection, rear support

Unscrew bolts (1).

CAUTIONBefore drilling out rivet heads, drive in rivet pins with a punch. Drill out rivet connections (2).

86 10... Disassembly of bracket on platform base

Unscrew bolts (1).

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Scheme 129: 86 10... Disassembly of bracket on platform base

86 10... Disassembly of front apron

Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

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Scheme 130: 86 10... Disassembly of front apron

Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

86 10... Disassembly of front protection bar

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2).

86 10... Disassembly of jockey wheel or jockey wheel mount

Turn clamping lever (1) in direction of arrow and release clamping connection. Open clamping bracket (2) and remove jockey wheel (3). Release screws on mount (4) and remove screws.

86 10... Disassembly of left and right aprons

Note. Remove position light, refer to 86 10... REPLACING POSITION LIGHT .

Remove rear light

refer to 86 10... REPLACING REAR LIGHT .

Remove plastic bush/metal bush

refer to 86 10... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .

Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

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Scheme 131: 86 10... Disassembly of left and right aprons

Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out all rivets (2) along apron edge.

86 10... Disassembly of left and right lamp housings

Cut through sealing compound (1) and remove.

Drill out rivet connections (2).

86 10... Disassembly of left and right wheel boxes

Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Raise side apron (3). Pull out wheel box (4) towards rear.

86 10... Disassembly of licence plate mounting plate

CAUTIONOnce the connecting screws (1) have been removed, the closing spring of the hinge retracts. Risk of trapping!

Release screws (1) in loading ramp frame (2) on left and right sides.

86 10... Disassembly of loading ramp frame/disassembly of rail, left/right

Note. Two persons are required to disassemble the loading ramp frame. Disassemble license plate mounting plate Disassemble pull rod. Refer to Removing overrunning equipment/maintaining or replacing guide bush/installing overrunning equipment .

Release screws (1) of loading ramp frame (2) on cross-strut (3).

86 10... Disassembly of rear apron

Note. Remove rear light, refer to 86 10... REPLACING REAR LIGHT . Remove plastic bush/metal bush refer to 86 10... REMOVING PLASTIC BUSH/METAL BUSH .

Cut through sealing compound (1) on left and right and remove.

Drill out rivets (2) on left and right sides on lower apron edge.