Removal and installation the trunk lid (BMW 3 Series E36)

Removal

Remove the trim.

Remove the cable harness from the boot lid. To do this, disconnect the connectors from the number plate lights and the central locking system. Tie a cord to the connectors and remove the cable harness.

Note: The cord remains in the trunk lid and serves to facilitate installation.

Disconnect the gas-filled shock absorber. To do this, remove the spring clip and press the shock absorber. At the same time, have an assistant support the hood.

Caution: The shock absorber is under pressure.

Mark the position of the bolts and hinges on the trunk lid by tracing the bolt heads with a felt-tip pen.



Unscrew the trunk lid and remove it with an assistant.

Installation

Install the trunk lid, align it with the markings made and secure it with bolts. When installing a new lid, slightly tighten the bolts in the middle position, carefully close and adjust the lid.



Place the gas-filled stop on the spherical head, having first inserted the locking bracket "1" from above into the slot, as shown in the figure.

Press the locking bracket down with a screwdriver.

Insert the cable harness into the boot lid using a cord and connect the connectors for the number plate lights and the central locking system.

Secure the trim. Replace damaged clamps.

Fit the trunk lid.

Fitting

Loosen the bolts in the hinges.

Close the trunk lid and align it with the sides of the body.

Tighten the bolts.



To adjust the height of the luggage compartment lid, screw the stop buffers in completely.



Loosen the bolts securing the locking bracket just enough so that the locking bracket can just move.

Close the trunk lid and move it so that when closed, the lid is 1 mm below the side walls. Tighten the bolts.

Turn the stop buffers so far that the lid closes with a slight tension and is located at the same level with the side walls.

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