86 21... Installing seal for rear lid and side lid: Installation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2012 BMW 328xi, 2012 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 328xi, 2011 BMW 328i, and 2010 BMW 328xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Always position end face of seal in a straight area only:

e.g. on cross-member or on upper hood ridge of rear lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Piping And Hood Ridge

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Suitable areas on side lids:

Upper and lower hood ridge.

Sealing lip of seal must point outwards.

After installing from inside and outside, check correct seating between lid seal and lid. Lid must rest without air on lid seal.