BMW 7 Series: Adjusting Tailgate
IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Minor corrections (realignment work) are permitted if the existing adjustment options are not sufficient.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Observe GAP DIMENSIONS.
The rear lid must be provided with all attachment parts for correct adjustment.
Version with automatic rear lid actuation:
Shut down AUTOMATIC REAR LID ACTUATION.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to spindle drive: only move rear lid slowly by hand.
If necessary, REMOVE SPINDLE DRIVE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID
Slacken nuts (1) and (2) until such stage that the rear lid can still be moved.
Adjust rear lid laterally and longitudinally.
Tightening torque 41 62 1AZ.
When the rear lid is closed, the striker must not touch or scrape against the rear lid lock. If necessary, remove striker.
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Fig. 450: Identifying Rear Lid Nuts
Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:
- REMOVE TENSION SPRING
- Remove cap from opening (1).
WARNING: Risk of injury! Secure rear lid against dropping down.
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Fig. 451: Identifying Opening
NOTE: Parcel shelf is shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (SW13) until hinge can be moved.
Adjust height of rear lid.
Tightening torque 41 62 3AZ.
Adjust REAR LID LOCK.
Adjust BUMP STOPS.
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Fig. 452: Adjusting Bump Stops
After installation
- Tighten all screws and nuts to specified torque.
- Touch up unpainted surfaces in the appropriate color.
- If reversing camera optional equipment installed: Calibrate REVERSING CAMERA.
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Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step sho
Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid
(Tailgate)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left
WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus. Danger
of injury!
Press retainer (1) tog
Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With
Damper For Tailgate
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL.
WARNING: Support tailgate in fully opened position with suitable
apparatus. Danger of injury!
Press retainer (1) toget
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Service Information
Instrument Cluster Test Functions
The test functions are shown in the TFT display of the instrument cluster.
To Start Function Test
Terminal R ON or terminal 15 ON.
Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster for 10 seconds
(set/reset).
or
by holding down the setting button in
Connector Housing, LCC Contact (Load Current Contact)
Notes
Socket housing:
Press lock (1) with suitable tool (2) in direction of arrow out of socket
housing (3).
Fig. 113: Pressing Lock With Suitable Tool
Pull lock (1) out of socket housing (2).
Fig. 114: Pulling Lock Of Socket Housing
Insert special tool 61 0 317 into socket housing (1) and pull o
