86 21... Adjusting rear lid to fit: Installation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 31 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L, 2015 BMW Alpina B7, 2015 BMW 750i, 2015 BMW 750Li, and 2015 BMW 740i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tightening Torque, height adjustment, 86 21 7AZ

Tightening Torque, depth adjustment, 86 21 9AZ

Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Lid

G06886881

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adjust gap (A) evenly all around without displacement and correct if necessary.

Fig 2: Adjusting Gap

G06886882

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check lid in transition (B) to hood for displacement and correct if necessary (flush).

Fig 3: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

G06886883

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To align lid in transverse direction, you can install or remove plastic washers (3) between hinge bracket (1) and mounting bracket (2).

There must always be a plastic washer (3) fitted on left and right sides of mounting bracket (2). Plastic washers are available in thicknesses of 1 mm and 3 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Washers Between Hinge Bracket And Mounting Bracket

G06886884

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check lid in transition (C) to hood (flush) and correct if necessary. Correction is made by inserting or omitting plastic washers (refer to Fig 1).

Fig 2: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

G06886885

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.