BMW F 46 71 001 Instructions De Montage page 16

5. To install the tow hitch
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Affix the seals (1) in the centre on both the left and
right side members (2).
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Push the side members (1) into position on both
sides of the car. Position the reinforcement
brackets (2) from the boot side as shown. Tighten
the hexagonal screws M10 x 30 mm (3) slightly.
E46/2/4/C cars only
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Take the bumper trim (1) off the bumper support.
Cut out a hole in the bumper trim (1) in the
punched area (2).
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Insert the frame (1) into the bumper trim (2) and clip
it into position using the enclosed expanding
rivets.
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Insert the tow hitch (1) into the support (2) on the
bumper and tighten the screws (3) with a torque of
41 Nm.
Assemble the support (2) and the bumper trim.
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Insert the heat shield (1) on the bumper trim in the
cut-out area of the tail pipes and secure it with
expanding rivets (3). Place the enclosed edge
guard (2) on the heat shield (1). Fit the entire rear
bumper assembly on the car, align it and tighten
the screws and nuts in the following sequence:
1. Hexagonal nuts M10 with washer, torque 59 Nm
2. Hexagonal screws M10 x 30 mm, torque 59 Nm
E46/3 cars only
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Cut out the template (2) and affix it to the bumper
trim (1). Cut out the bumper trim along the dotted
line. Mark the holes (3) as shown on the template
(2) and drill them with a 6.5 mm drill bit.
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Turn over the bumper trim (1) and cut it out in the
area of the dotted line.
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The illustration shows the bumper trim (1) after the
conclusion of all the cutting work.
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Insert the right diffuser holder (1) on to the bumper
trim (2). Mark the hole (3) on the bumper trim (2)
and drill it with a 5 mm drill bit.
16/EN
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Insert the left diffuser holder (1) on to the bumper
trim (2). Mark the hole (3) on the bumper trim (2)
and drill it with a 5 mm drill bit.
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Insert the diffuser holders (3) into the bumper trim
(1) and secure them with hexagonal self-tapping
screws (2) and speed nuts.
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Place a speed nut (2) on the right diffuser (1).
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Place the right and left diffusers on top of each
other and screw them together using a hexagonal
self-tapping screw (1).
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Place the diffusers (2) on the bumper trim (1) and
secure them to the bumper trim (1) with expanding
rivets (3).
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Insert the tow hitch (1) into the support (2) on the
bumper and tighten the screws (3) with a torque of
41 Nm.
Assemble the support (2) and the bumper trim.
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Insert the heat shield (1) on the bumper trim in the
cut-out area of the tail pipes and secure it with
expanding rivets (3). Place the enclosed edge
guard (2) on the heat shield (1). Fit the entire rear
bumper assembly on the car, align it and tighten
the screws and nuts in the following sequence:
1. Hexagonal nuts M10 with washer, torque 59 Nm
2. Hexagonal screws M10 x 30 mm, torque 59 Nm
6. To install the trailer socket
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Position the trailer socket (1) and adapter (2) on the
trailer plug A1 (3) and secure it on the tow hitch (6)
with Philips screws (4) and nuts (5).
7 . To affix the nose weight and
information stickers
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Affix the nose weight sticker (1) "Max. 75 kg" on
the boot sill trim (2).
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Affix the sticker (1) with instructions for use in the
spare wheel trough, as shown.