Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas pressure spring for tailgate (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon)
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Support tailgate 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 retaining 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 pressure spring (2) and remove.