Totally true! It drives me bananas that I can't open the door to reverse! It should indeed disable it with hatch open.

I got the innner tails out, the rubber caulk just needs insistant pressure to let go. By far the most annoying job is getting the wiring harnesses out. They are out but it took me almost half an hour I believe.

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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.