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Removing the Rear Bonnet Panel of BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 MK 2, F20, F21 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Body

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the rear bonnet panel of a third-generation BMW 1 Series. First, open the tailgate and remove the shelf hooks. Then, use a plastic lever to remove the trim at the top and unscrew the screws located on the edges with a T20 Torx key. Next, remove the additional trims and unscrew the tailgate closure screw and the panel screws with a T25 Torx key; then, lever the sides of the panel to extract it, disengaging it from the internal clips, as shown in the video.

Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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