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How to disassemble the rear tailgate panel of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Door trim panel

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In this guide we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the rear tailgate panel of the BMW 3 Series. First of all, we open the rear tailgate of the trunk and start removing the plastic caps of the tailgate, unscrewing the screws with a key or torx screwdriver that we find inside; we pry the plastic panel to remove it, as shown in the video.

At this point it will be possible to access the internal components of the rear tailgate, carrying out the repair if necessary, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Posted on 25 February 2025 by ScegliAuto


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On the Mercedes B-Class, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In this case, perform the emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, unlock the locks with the remote control, then open the rear doors and, by operating the indicated lever, lower the backrest of the seat. Next, go inside the boot, locate the indicated gap, and manually unlock the lock using a small screwdriver.

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