BMW 7 Series: 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) 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. 459: Pressing Retainer
Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).
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Fig. 460: Unhooking Tension Spring With Damper
Installation note:
On refitting the tension springs (1), these have to be bent to the original
condition by hand.
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Fig. 461: Moving Tension Spring
The graphic shows the tension springs (1) in original condition.
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Fig. 462: Identifying Tension Spring Correct Condition
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