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51 24 660 Correcting Fluid Level In Hydraulic Unit (From 02/2003) For Rear Lid Actuation (Electrohydraulic-Fully Automatic)

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IMPORTANT:

Do not under any circumstance remove fluid tank from hydraulic unit.

Use fluid from "Small parts for hydraulic unit" set.

Follow NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS  for automatic rear lid actuation (electrohydraulic-fully automatic).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE:

Hoses on hydraulic unit must not be detached.

Have a cleaning cloth and an oil drip tray ready to catch emerging fluid.

Move hydraulic unit (1) into vertical position.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 51 24 2AZ  . See REAR LID LOCKS for specs.

Top up hydraulic fluid through opening.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Check FLUID LEVEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Unit
G04767846Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

When ideal filling is achieved: 

Install hydraulic unit.

Close rear lid (motor-driven) twice and open again, this bleeds the system.

When rear lid is fully opened (cylinder retracted), fluid level (2) must be in area (A) of marking (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Level
G04767788Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.