51 00... Engine compartment lid service position (active up to 09/2011)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Danger of injury and damage!
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.
If necessary, open engine compartment lid.
NOTE:
Graphic shows F01.
REMOVE BALL SOCKET (1).
Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).
NOTE:
On the F25, use special tool 51 2 160 instead of 51 2 240.
Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas pressure spring (1).
Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (2).