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
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
Situation
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, etc.), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in
question are replaced.
Effect
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not
to recognize the unnecessarily
removed shock absorbers as defective par
System Overview
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle design offers the
following advantages:
Higher transverse acceleration is reflected in greater vehicle
© 2019-2026 Copyright www.bmw7g11.com
