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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Replacing Drive Flange On Left/Right Rear Axle Shaft
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Activate parking brake and release collar nut.
Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ
Installation note:
Lightly oil the gearing at the shaft journal.
No oil
Front Axle Suspension
REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE STIFFENING PLATE (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE)
IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle
Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Necessary preliminary work
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION in front and rear
Release screws (1).
Remove stiffening plate (
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