Luggage / Roof Rack Frame: Service and Repair

51 13 286 Replacing Bracket For Roof Luggage Rack On Left Or Right

Special tools required:
- 00 9 322

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim strip from roof frame







Remove body sealing compound (1) with special tool 00 9 322 and unfasten threaded pin (2).







NOTE: Threaded pin is designed as Torx from E87 model series.

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, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) to threaded pin (2) all round.
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.