Rear Trunk Flap Removal

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by X5only

Yeah, I also have the X5 Bentley manual - both don't have instructions on how to remove the tailgate flap trims. They do have instructions on how to remove the tailgate itself, lock and the shocks.

Sometimes it just takes a few stabs at specific search words/phrases. I tried a few and initially came up empty...but then I just pared down to using "tail gate trim" (as the search words) and when I scrolled down through the list of results...I found the following link & info...which then provided more links...two of which are also listed below along with some images: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...te-trim-panel/

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...-panel/C6gnGfw


Open rear lid lower section.
Lever rear insert (1) upwards out of retainers (2) and pull towards rear out of guides (3).





Installation:
Mounts (1) and guides (2) on insert (3) must not be damaged.





Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1) and rubber parts (2) on rear lid lower section (3).




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https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...-panel/C6gnGfw


Raise cover (1) and release screws (2).
Release screws (3) and remove trim (4).




Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1) and rubber parts (2) on rear lid lower section (3).



Replacement only:
Remove insulating mat (1) from old trim (2) and insert in new trim.

[X5only]

QSilver7, you got me floored! Thanks for restoring my faith in https://www.newtis.info. Double high fives to you . Thanks for your persistence - I could never find that info in newtis and I've learned something new . Bentley manual certainly doesn't have the info. Long live https://www.newtis.info!