51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing (top) left or right gas pressurized prop for rear lid

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

REMOVE  ball sockets (2) from ball pins.

Detach gas pressurized prop (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Gas Pressurized Prop And Ball Socket

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.