BMW 7 Series: 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) together.
Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.
WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.
Fig. 455: Pressing Retainer
Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).
Fig. 456: Unhooking Tension Spring With Damper
Installation note:
If the removed tension spring (1) is going to be installed again, the
tension spring (1) may need to be bent into
its original condition by hand.
Fig. 457: Moving Tension Spring
Picture shows tension spring (1) in original condition.
Fig. 458: Identifying Tension Spring Correct Condition
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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) toget
Removing And Installing Flap For Fuel Filler Neck
NOTE: The illustration is a schematic representation and is to be applied
to the
relevant vehicle type.
Open fuel filler flap.
Lever out lock (2) an
DEVICE
Device MW
Note: (Bonding device set) For bonding the CFK roof
Consisting of:
Device
NOTE: (Bonding device)
Cartridge gun
NOTE: (Adhesive gun)
Cartridge
NOTE: (Adhesive cartridge (3 x)
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Notes
IMPORTANT: When the engine is shut down, the inlet and exhaust camshaft
adjuster is
normally locked in its initial position.
The situation may arise in some individual cases where this initial position is
not reached and the camshaft can continue to be rotated in the adjustment
range of the
The memory function is available for both the driver's and front-passenger
seats. The memory buttons are
located on the armrest. The memory function can be activated from terminal 30B
ON. The memory function is integrated into the seat module. The seat module of
the seat concerned has sole respon