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51 00... Service position of engine compartment lid

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage!

Engine compartment lid must be held by a second person helping.

Insert the special tool at both gas pressure springs.

Raise bonnet.

REMOVE BALL SOCKET  (1).

Unclip gas pressure spring (2) in direction of arrow from ball stud (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gas Pressure Spring From Ball Stud
G06885300Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Push special tool 2 353 020 over gas pressure spring (1).

Clip ball socket of special tool 2 353 020 onto ball stud (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Special Tool (2 353 020) Over Gas Pressure Spring
G10096865Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.