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How to change tailgate struts on BMW E39 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on BMW 520i (E39) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Tailgate Struts for 5 Saloon (E39) and other BMW models
Tailgate strut
Alternative products

WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
- Right and left gas struts of the boot lid should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left gas struts of the boot lid.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the boot lid.
- Step 2Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 3Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. Tip:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 4Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 5Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 6Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the car body. Use a flat screwdriver.Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC experts:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while demounting the gas struts.
- Step 7Remove the boot lid gas strut.
- Step 8Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Install the new boot lid gas strut.Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC:To avoid any injuries, be sure to hold the boot lid while installing the gas strut.
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