Removing the tailgate lock

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2023 BMW M5, 2022 BMW M5, 2021 BMW M5, 2020 BMW M5, and 2019 BMW M5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen screws (2) .
Version with Automatic Soft Close system:
Detach the Bowden cable (3) .

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.
Version with emergency release:
Detach the Bowden cable (5) .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.