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Body - Trunk Lid Strut Caps Loose

August 2006
Technical Service

SI B 51 17 06
Body Equipment

SUBJECT
Trunk Lid Strut Cap Loose

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) produced between 4/06 and 7/06





SITUATION
The cap at the bottom of the trunk lid strut may have cracked and become loose, possibly falling to the bottom of the piston as shown in the Illustration.

CORRECTION
Do not replace any parts.

This cap does not affect function or long-term durability of the strut and may therefore be removed if cracked or loose.

PROCEDURE

^ The caps should be removed using snips and discarded.

^ No replacement parts are necessary

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For Information Only.





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