86 21 ... Removing Ball Pivot
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Remove gas spring, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING GAS SPRING .
NOTE:
The following text describes how to remove the ball pivot from the hinge retaining bracket on the rear lid as an example. Proceed in the same way for the other ball pivots.
Make sure the attachments are reinstalled in the correct sequence. Only in this way will the gas springs open and close properly.
Make sure the attachments are reinstalled in the correct sequence. Only in this way will the gas springs open and close properly.
Grip ball pivot (1) at hexagon mount (2) and release nut (3).
Installation:
Use new self-locking nut.
Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .