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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Consisting of:
Device
NOTE: (Bonding device)
Cartridge gun
NOTE: (Adhesive gun)
Cartridge
NOTE: (Adhesive cartridge (3 x)
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Sikaflex 255 Adhesive is a single component polyurethane with a minimum
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Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to be repaired!
Mount disc wheel in balancing machine.
Fig. 30: Identifying Disc Wheel On Wheel Balanc
Notes
Cylinders 1-4:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The exhaust camshaft must first be rotated in such a way that the camshaft is
free from tension when the bearing caps are released.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove right HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP
Remove right CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove right EXHAUST CAM