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51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid (active from 09/2011)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage!
Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

If necessary, open engine compartment lid.

NOTE: Graphic shows F01.

REMOVE BALL SOCKET  (1).

Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring From Ball Stud
G08471617Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: On the F25, use special tool 51 2 160 instead of 51 2 240.

Push special tool 51 2 240 over gas pressure spring (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 51 2 240 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Special Tool (51 2 240) On Gas Strut
G08471618Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.