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When replacing rear window/rear spoiler

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Clips (2) and slide nuts (3) must be adapted to existing build date of rear window.

Build date from 10/2005: 

In case of rear window with elongated hole (1), expander element (2) and M8 sliding piece (3) must be fitted on left and right.

Expander element (2) and M8 sliding piece (3) must be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Element And Slide Nut
G06979125Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.


Expander element (2) and slide nuts (3) must be adapted to existing build date of rear lid.