BMW 7 Series: Removing Ball Pivot

NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.

NOTE: The following text describes how to remove the ball pivot from the hinge retaining bracket on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the other ball pivots.

Make sure the attachments are reinstalled in the correct sequence. Only in this way will the gas springs open and close properly.

Grip ball pivot (1) at hexagon mount (2) and release nut (3).

Installation

Use new self-locking nut.

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Fig. 169: Identifying Ball Pivot, Hexagon Mount And Release Nut

REMOVING CENTERING PIN FROM MOUNTING BRACKET

NOTE: Exclusively for removal of pin, raise the hood in the GFP area. For raising, use a wooden block with a maximum width of 35 mm and a height of 45 mm. The length must be selected depending on the lifting platform securing point.

Ensure the hood is secure on the blocks.

Position block (1) so that it is only located in area of sponge rubber seal (2).

Fig. 170: Identifying Rubber Seal And Block

Insert a mandrel into hole (1) of pin (2) and turn counterclockwise.

Fig. 171: Identifying Hole And Pin

REMOVING GAS SPRING

Only remove the gas spring while the lid is open. The gas spring will then not be subjected to load and the spring piston will not jump out of the spring housing. Prop the lid open with one hand to prevent it dropping closed. Remove the gas spring with your other hand.

NOTE: Side lids are each fitted with a gas spring. Rear lid is fitted with two gas springs.

Rear lid: Replace gas springs in pairs only.

Lever out retaining clip (1) in recess (2) and push on gas spring head (3) in direction of arrow. Detach spring head (3) from ball pivot.

Installation

Push retaining clip (1) back into its original position. Press spring head (3) onto ball pivot until spring head (3) snaps audibly into place.

Fig. 172: Removing Gas Spring

REMOVING GAS SPRING RETAINING BRACKET

NOTE: Remove gas spring, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.

Remove ball pivot, refer to REMOVING BALL PIVOT.

Release screws (1) and remove gas spring retaining bracket (2) from mounting bracket (3).

Installation

Install retaining bracket so that it is centered in elongated holes.

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Fig. 173: Identifying Gas Spring Retaining Bracket And Screws

REMOVING HINGE BRACKET ON REAR LID

NOTE: Remove rear lid, refer to REMOVING LID.

Remove gas spring, remove gas spring on hinge side only, refer to REMOVING GAS SPRING.

Raise edge (1) of retaining clip (2) and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Fig. 174: Sliding Retaining Clip

Remove plastic washer (1). Pull hinge bracket (2) in direction of arrow out of mounting bracket (3).

Installation

There must always be a plastic washer (1) fitted on left and right sides of mounting bracket (3).

Fig. 175: Removing Hinge Bracket On Rear Lid

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