51 24 325 Removing and installing/replacing left tension spring for rear lid

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

51 3 290

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear light. Refer to 63 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR LIGHT .

WARNING: Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.

Attach special tool 51 3 290 in tension spring (1) and pull towards rear.

Installation:

Reattach tension spring (1) in same position.

Fig 1: View Of Hook Wrench In Tension Spring

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Unhook tension spring (1) from rear lid hinge (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Tension Spring On Rear Lid Hinge

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Installation:

Following parts on the tension spring must not be damaged or missing:

Plastic sleeve.
Foam inlay in tension spring.

Fig 3: View Of Tension Spring
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IMPORTANT: Semicircular rubber buffer (2) (from window repair kit) must be fitted to rear lid hinge (3) without end stop (1).

Stick semicircular rubber buffer (2) at spacing (A) on rear lid hinge (3).

A = 65 mm.

Semicircular rubber buffer (2) must touch rear lid hinge (3) in area (4) with rear lid open.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Buffer On Rear Lid Hinge

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