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Retrofit kit for roof railing
for BMW 5 Series touring (E39/2)
Technical knowledge is required
Installation time approx. 2.5 - 3 hours, which can
vary according to the condition and fittings of the
vehicle.
The working steps and safety advice
enumerated in these installation instructions
for the retrofitting of the roof railing must be
unconditionally complied with.
The roof railing is so constructed that with
proper fitting and operation no damage can
result to the vehicle.
BMW accepts no liability for damage which
occurs as a result of not following the work
sequence and safety instructions. In addition,
any warranty claim against BMW AG is
extinguished in the event of improper fitting
and handling which diverges from the fitting
and operating instructions.
Important notes on fitting
The retrofitting of the roof railing is to be carried
out exclusively by a BMW specialist workshop as
it is only there that trained personnel are available
who have the necessary tools and auxiliary
materials.
With the roof railing fitted, the crossbeam carrier
for the roof railing is only usable with it on the
BMW 5 Series touring model.
Six drill holes have to be made in the roof outer
skin panel for the purpose of attaching the roof
railing.
The maximum permissible roof load of 100 kg may
not be exceeded. (Weight of the railing 5.2 kg, plus
crossbeam carrier and superstructure as well as
payload)
To be ordered in addition, from the EPC in the
colour of the vehicle, are two roof-drain mouldings
with notches for the roof railing.
When drilling is done in the outer skin panel of the
roof, it is necessary to have a second person there
to provide help.
Required tools and auxiliary materials
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-tip screwdriver
1/2 inch torque spanner (24 Nm)
1/2 inch extension
1/2 inch socket-wrench insert SW 13
1/4 inch reversible ratchet
1/4 inch extension
1/4 inch socket-wrench insert TX 20, 25, 30
Drilling machine and twist drill 3, 6, 10 mm
Deburrer
Zinc dust paint and brush
Contents
Section
1. Parts kit
2. Necessary preparatory work on the vehicle
3. Dismantling of the interior panelling
4. Remove roof drain moulding
5. Make drill holes
6. Fit roof drain moulding and railing
1. Parts kit
F 39 82 229
a Roof railing (2x)
b Packing washer (6x)
c Mounting nut (6x)
d Installation instructions (1x)
2. Necessary preparatory work
on the vehicle
Remove boot-space roller blind from the vehicle.
In vehicles with ITS head airbag
Disconnect battery.
3. Dismantling of the interior
panelling
Dismantling of the interior panelling is described
mainly on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Proceed as in mirror image for dismantling the
left-hand side panelling.
Only for vehicles with ITS head airbag
F 39 0040 EVA
Prise out cover (1) on A-pillar trim panelling (2)
and loosen the Torx screw TX 25 (3) underneath.
All vehicles
F 39 82 230
Carefully remove the A, B, and C-pillar
panelling (1, 2, 3).
