51 24 300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for trunk lid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, and 2014 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.
Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas-filled strut (2) and lever out gas strut.
Repeat the procedure at the other end of the gas-filled strut (2) and remove.