BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Rear Lid / Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid
(Tailgate)
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.
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Fig. 455: Pressing Retainer
Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).
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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.
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Fig. 457: Moving Tension Spring
Picture shows tension spring (1) in original condition.
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Fig. 458: Identifying Tension Spring Correct Condition
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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
Other Flaps
Removing And Installing Flap For Fuel Filler Neck
NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be applied
to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open fuel filler flap.
Lever out lock (2) an
Body - Special Tools
DEVICE
Device MW
Note: (Bonding device set) For bonding the CFK roof
Consisting of:
Device
NOTE: (Bonding device)
Cartridge gun
NOTE: (Adhesive gun)
Cartridge
NOTE: (Adhesive cartridge (3 x)
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Functions
Unlocking/locking the Vehicle
The vehicle unlocking/locking procedure is initiated by the following system
components:
ID transmitter
Mechanical key/spare key
Exterior trunk button (only unlocks the trunk)
Central-lock button
Interior trunk button on the A-pillar (only unlocks the trunk)
Out
Coding Control Module (DME/DDE)
Switch off ignition.
Connect MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Switch on ignition.
Select "Coding" program.
For subsequent procedure, follow instructions in MoDiC or DIS/GT1 Tester.
Carry out adjustment of following control units:
EWS (electronic immobilizer)
DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or
DDE (D
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