OEM Luggage Rack fitting instructions.
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When you say "tie" do you mean this?
This might be tricky to get. Unless somebody has one hanging around in an old boot
? @spurs fan in a coupe
Never had that on mine (Oct 96) and never had a problem putting the boot lid up and the rack touching the rear window.
I've got that on mine 2.8 with the boot rack but not on the ///m.but I have seen them on non bootrack carsWhen you say "tie" do you mean this?
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This might be tricky to get. Unless somebody has one hanging around in an old boot
Hmm I have a pair of pistons in mine, I don't think there is a tie. I'll take a picture tomorrow. Mine definitely is smooth and doesn't touch the window...
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Yes mate. Reading the instructions they advise that no luggage is on the boot lid when you open or close the boot lid.When you say "tie" do you mean this?
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This might be tricky to get. Unless somebody has one hanging around in an old boot
My bad, went to check and there IS a tie on mine as well, hadn't really noticed it...
Also, if you install a new one, make sure to lubricate/grease the bolts quite generously -- mine were corroded and I had to remove the whole lot, strip, and regrease them. There's 4 rubber washers that are perished too, need to find some replacements.
Also, if you install a new one, make sure to lubricate/grease the bolts quite generously -- mine were corroded and I had to remove the whole lot, strip, and regrease them. There's 4 rubber washers that are perished too, need to find some replacements.
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I would like to see where and how the 82799405843 ARRESTER CABLE is attached inside the bootMy bad, went to check and there IS a tie on mine as well, hadn't really noticed it...
Also, if you install a new one, make sure to lubricate/grease the bolts quite generously -- mine were corroded and I had to remove the whole lot, strip, and regrease them. There's 4 rubber washers that are perished too, need to find some replacements.
No probs, I'll take pictures tomorrow. Any other bits you want pictures of?
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No thanks I think I'd be happy to see where and how the arrester is fitted
My plan is to get another kit to mount the rack permanently and just switch them off the few times I will need the rack and suitcase. JIM
A ny chance you can do me a copy Steve?? JIM
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You've got me there, definitely had one, not sure I kept it! Will check at the weekendWhen you say "tie" do you mean this?
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This might be tricky to get. Unless somebody has one hanging around in an old boot
Thanks @Low Rider for the PM! JIM
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On both my cars, one with installed rack and other without, up under the top right hand corner of both the boots is a bolt thread. The car without the rack has no nut on it but the other has the metal end of the tie slotted over and fixed with a nut.
Here is the picture of the underneath of the mount:
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Interesting pic. In the BMW installation instruction sheet it says "Two stud bolts are to be found inside the boot below the right-hand wing and above the right-hand rear-light cover." Exactly what your pic shows.Here is the picture of the underneath of the mount:
Both my cars have these two studs but BMW fitted my strap to the single stud bolt near where the boot hinge is located.