BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Body / Rear Lid / Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With
Damper For Tailgate
BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Tension Spring With Damper For Tailgate
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) together.
Ball socket (2) jumps out of ball stud.
WARNING: The tailgate will drop down if it is not supported.
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Fig. 459: Pressing Retainer
Unhook tension spring with damper (1) from tailgate hinge (2).
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Fig. 460: Unhooking Tension Spring With Damper
Installation note: On refitting the tension springs (1), these have to be bent to the original condition by hand.
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Fig. 461: Moving Tension Spring
The graphic shows the tension springs (1) in original condition.
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Fig. 462: Identifying Tension Spring Correct Condition
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Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D, arrow 1.
Push the selector lever forward or pull it
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