BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Rear Lid
BMW 7 Series: Rear Lid
- Adjusting Tailgate
- Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Tension Spring For Rear Lid (Tailgate)
- Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Tailgate
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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 D
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
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Repair Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut
Protection measures!
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
IMPORTANT: To prevent the material from tapering, do not drill out the
rivet head.
1. Carefully spot-drill rivet head with a larger drill bit/countersink
Fig. 11: Drilling Rivet Head Using Larger Drill Bit
IMPORTANT: Avoid paint w
Replace Luggage Compartment Floor And Both Side Members (Tail
Panel Trim Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
These repair instructions comprise the procedures for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Following new body parts are required:
Luggage compartment floor, rear
Side member, left and right
Extension, side member, left and
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