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    4. : How do you open the tailgate of the BMW 1 Series when it is locked?

BMW Serie 1 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 1 E87, E82, E81, MK 1 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Checks and maintenance
Operation: How do you open the tailgate of the BMW 1 Series when it is locked?

To be able to open the tailgate of the BMW 1 Series when it is locked, the lever that allows you to tilt the rear seats must be lowered to gain access to the tailgate from the inside. Here you will find a small cover that will need to be pulled out; attached to the cover, there will be a rope that will need to be pulled. By pulling this cord, the tailgate will be unlocked and it will therefore be possible to open it from the outside. After unlocking it will be possible to reposition the rope in its housing and raise the seats again. It is recommended to replace the battery if the tailgate of the car does not open in the traditional way.


Posted on 7 March 2024 by ScegliAuto

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How do I unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, the Start / Stop button and the lever release button must be pressed at the same time. This procedure will allow the car gearbox to be unlocked for about 15 minutes, so that in the event of an engine failure, the car can still be moved. It may be necessary to repeat the operation more than once for its success. After unlocking the gearbox, it can return to its original state by simply waiting for the aforementioned 15 minutes, or by pushing the release lever forward for a few seconds.

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