51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas strut for engine bonnet/hood
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Risk of injury and damage!
For the following tasks, you must take the appropriate measures to support the engine bonnet/hood.
As an alternative, you can enlist the help of a second person to hold the bonnet/hood.
For the following tasks, you must take the appropriate measures to support the engine bonnet/hood.
As an alternative, you can enlist the help of a second person to hold the bonnet/hood.
Raise bonnet/hood lid.
Removing gas spring strut at top and bottom:
- Push retainer spring to end of gas spring strut.
- Remove gas spring strut from ball head.