51 00 ... Service position of engine hood

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tool Setup:

SPECIAL TOOL SETUP

Model Series	Special Tool
E53, E85, E60, E61, E63, E64, E87	51 2 170

WARNING: A second person must hold the engine hood (risk of injury and damage).

NOTE: The illustrations below serve as examples for all corresponding vehicles. The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Special tool can only be used on housing (1) of gas spring strut (thick part).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood/Bonnet Stay On Housing

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NOTE: Gas spring strut can also be installed the other way round (housing on hood).

Special tool can be used in both directions.

Release gas spring strut on left/right housing side.

Slide special tool (1) over housing (2) of gas spring strut.

Fig 2: Sliding Hood/Bonnet Stay Over Gas Spring Strut Housing

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Clip ball socket of special tool on ball stud.

Proceed in same way on other side.