41 62 520 Left Or Right Hinge For Rear Lid Removal And Installation Or Replacement (Rear Lid Removed)

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Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 41 62 3AZ.

Remove hinge (2).

Adjust rear lid on the basis of the body BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (E90) and BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (E91) .

Replacing hinge only: 

Remove Gas-Filled Strut for rear lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Retaining Screw

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