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86 10... Replacing lashing plate and lashing eye

Releasing lashing eye

Pull spring bar (1) upwards in direction of arrow A. Slide lashing eye (3) in direction of arrow B and remove from lashing plate (2).

Fig 1: Removing Lashing Eye
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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove lashing plate.

Installation: 

Tightening torque,

refer to 86 10 3AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM

Fig 2: Identifying Lashing Plate Countersunk Head Screws
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Locking lashing eye

Position lashing eye (1) on circular openings on lashing plate (2). Press lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow A into lashing plate (2). In this position, slide lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow B. Spring bar (3) snaps in, anchors and secures lashing eye (1) in lashing plate (2).

Fig 3: Pressing Lashing Eye Into Lashing Plate
G05780565Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.