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Originally Posted by 3-GT
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Originally Posted by bnsparker
The hatch will release, but not open when I use the key fob or push the button on the trunk. You can hear it click, but it won't open without a boost. I'm guessing it's the shocks, but I can't find any videos about replacing them and they aren't exposed like other shocks on my other vehicles. Has anybody has this problem and if so, do you know of any videos on how to replace them and the part number to buy? Thank you for any help you can give me.
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Here's the instructions on how to remove the strut units.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...cks/1VnXHHnyP1
The only issue is that it looks like they need initislizing after fitting. I've got no idea on the consequences of not doing it.
Here's a link to find the part numbers for the strut which should help searching for parts.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=41_2244
Honestly I'd look for codes on the car first. It should help pointing you in the right direction, those struts are really expensive.
Does the soft close still work when closing (does the tailgate get pulled into the lock slowly)? |
Yes! It functions perfectly when it closes. I push the button on the back or on the remote and it lowers and goes slowly into the latch.
Thank you so much for the information!