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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When replacing a body component, it is necessary to carry over the hole
pattern from the existing body to the
new component.
The following pictures are a schematic representation of carrying over the hole
pattern on the example of the
front wheel arch.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Adjust new part
WARNING: The responsibility for deactivation/activation rests with the
customer.
Depending on the occupation of the front passenger seat, the front
passenger and side airbags must be (de-)activated in accordance with the
Owner's Handbook.
The passenger airbag can only be deactivated in accordance