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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Open fuel filler flap.
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Device MW
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Consisting of:
Device
NOTE: (Bonding device)
Cartridge gun
NOTE: (Adhesive gun)
Cartridge
NOTE: (Adhesive cartridge (3 x)
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Sikaflex 255 Adhesive is a single component polyurethane with a minimum
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Remove left INJECTION PIPE.
Remove THROTTLE VALVE.
Release screws on intake plenum from above without fail before lowering
front axle.
Secure ENGINE in installation position.
Lower front axle, releasing screws on engine mount first.
Release power steering pump, i
Notes
Carefully pull external connector (1) in area of retaining lugs (2) apart
slightly.
Fig. 65: Identifying External Connector And Retaining Lugs
Pull internal connector (3) until limit position in direction of arrow.
Fig. 66: Pulling Internal Connector In Direction Of Arrow
With special tool