How to carry out replacement: Tailgate Struts 523i BMW E39
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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.

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Replacement: tailgate struts – BMW E39. List of the tools you'll need:
WD-40 spray
Flat Screwdriver
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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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Release 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.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  5. Step 5
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    Release the circlip connecting the gas strut to the boot lid. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 6
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    Release 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.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the boot lid gas strut.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the mounting seats of the boot strut. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Install 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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