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BMW 7 Series: 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) together.

Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.

WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.

Rear Lid
Fig. 455: Pressing Retainer

Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).

Rear Lid
Fig. 456: Unhooking Tension Spring With Damper

Installation note: If the removed tension spring (1) is going to be installed again, the tension spring (1) may need to be bent into its original condition by hand.

Rear Lid
Fig. 457: Moving Tension Spring

Picture shows tension spring (1) in original condition.

Rear Lid
Fig. 458: Identifying Tension Spring Correct Condition

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