Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for rear lid (X5 M)
WARNING:
Support rear lid in fully opened position with suitable apparatus. Risk of injury.
Make a written record of the installation position of the gas pressure support(s) before removing.
Slide stop spring (1) to end of gas pressure spring (2) and lever out gas pressure spring. Repeat the procedure at the other end of the gas strut (2) and remove.