Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Replacing Struts in Rear Hatch and Window

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    31
    My Cars
    '13 328i E93; '99 528it

    Replacing Struts in Rear Hatch and Window

    A quick google and youtube search didn't come up with much DIY on removing and replacing the gas pressure struts for the rear window and tailgate. Bimmermerchant's video was pretty good at showing cutaway of how the strut is connected to the ball joint. Another DIY website (bmw.iamgary.com/e39-touring-trunk-lid-strut-replacement also used a pry bar instead of the special tool but I'm having no such luck. Any suggestions where I can get the special tool? Apparently the part number for it is 83 30 0 492 604. Didn't see anything on eBay or Amazon. Also getting mixed descriptions on the internet and parts websites. They either don't show a picture of the tool or describe it completely differently than what maybe the Bentley Manual might describe it.
    --------------------------------------------

    2013 328i vert
    2003 325i SULEV sedan
    1999 528i wagon

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    So~Cal
    Posts
    1,228
    My Cars
    2003 E46 M3 / E30 Vert
    2WD, i just made a detailed thread with pictures showing how to get this done WITHOUT the special tool. Its probably 6 threads below yours...

    Here is the link: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...MW-tool-Needed!

    I will cut you some slack as the BFC search function is not the greatest, and seeing your post count, im sure you are not that fluent in navigating the website.

    Best of luck on replacing them, it makes a huge difference.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Meadowlands, NJ
    Posts
    1,012
    My Cars
    03 525iT 05 330Ci Cab
    This DIY is pretty comprehensive as well:

    http://www.frankies-bmw.com/5series/...ate_struts.php

    This is on my list in the near future. Colder temps mean old tailgate struts don't hold.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Location
    Northern California
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    2006 530xi Wagon
    OK - I thought I could do this repair, but maybe not. Some questions:

    The part identified for my 2006 530xi Wagon is #: 51-24-7-201-468-M9 "Hatch Shock Gas Pressurized." The part referenced above is different.

    I called Pelican Parts to ask questions - the "BMW expert" couldn't help.

    I noticed in the part description it said "right side." I did not see one marked "left side." What's up with that? Is there only one strut to replace?

    Any direction is appreciated.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    2,665
    My Cars
    750IL/540iT/R53/E46Vert
    Ah - you have the wrong car - this is the e39 wagon/touring forum. This ends with cars built thru 2003. You need the e60/61 forum. E61’s are the wagon version of the e60 sedan - edit - some e61’s have a power assist feature - you need your vin # - look up in realoem.com and it will tell you what parts you need
    Last edited by CPHES; 02-04-2018 at 10:05 AM.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    FT LAUDERDALE, FL
    Posts
    30
    My Cars
    1998 540i, 2004 ROADTREK
    This is the closest thread I could find to my problem...bonking my head in the trunklid bc the gas struts are shot.
    Anybody have a recommendation on brand?
    There's a huge range in price for a pair of trunk struts Ive found on ebay and amazon---around $17/pair to as much as $80/pair.

    I want to get the cheap ones from hong kong....how bad could they be?

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Alexandria, VA
    Posts
    9,049
    My Cars
    ‘01 540’00 528T’03 525T
    You will be doing all of this again 6 months from now, wasting other peoples time that is... Stick with the factory pieces.
    Last edited by BimmrMeUpSnotty; 03-18-2018 at 09:25 PM.
    Set the controls for the heart of the sun

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Location
    CT
    Posts
    136
    My Cars
    2011 750Lix M sport
    Quote Originally Posted by BimmrMeUpSnotty View Post
    You will be doing all of this again 6 months from now, wasting other peoples time that is... Stick with the factory pieces.
    +1

    I ordered the inexpensive ones at first...only to find that the socket end which fits over the pin inside the roof would not fit over it. For some reason the opening of the receptacle was too small.

    I then went with the Genuine pieces. Save yourself the trouble especially since you only want to do this job once.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    FT LAUDERDALE, FL
    Posts
    30
    My Cars
    1998 540i, 2004 ROADTREK
    Thanks. I'll see if there's any NOS around cheaper

Similar Threads

  1. Squeaks, Creaks and Moans in rear dash and fold-down seats
    By playmakr88 in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39)
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-31-2011, 04:08 PM
  2. How to replace 2007 X3 rear (hatch) brake lights
    By gmarch in forum 1999+ X5, X6 (E53, E70, E71, F15, F16, G05, G06)
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-25-2009, 02:33 PM
  3. Replaced Battery - now Wipers, Hatch and rear windows not working
    By 2002X530 in forum 1999+ X5, X6 (E53, E70, E71, F15, F16, G05, G06)
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-10-2009, 11:18 AM
  4. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-04-2008, 09:22 PM
  5. Replies: 40
    Last Post: 02-11-2008, 11:16 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •