Installing the tension spring for the left tailgate

• Before installing the tension spring (1), ensure that the retaining spring (2) is in its initial position in the arrow direction.
• Check the retaining spring for damage; replace the tension spring if necessary.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Position tension spring (1) on the ball sockets of ball pin and snap it in with force.

  The tension spring (1) must not be pressed centrally, but must always be pressed on the ball sockets of the ball pin.

  The tension spring (1) must snap-in perceptibly and audibly.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .