Stupid disconnect battery question

[motordavid]

P,
Here's a C&P from the '02 manual showing a procedure for opening
the tailgate following an "electrical malfunction", lol!
Good Luck!
BR,mD

Note: I pasted it twice...don't know if the line drawing pics will
come out, in the paste. See page 127 of your '02 Manual.

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nTailgate

Manual release

In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can release the tailgate manually:
1. Unfasten the trim panel clip with the
vehicle key or with a screwdriver
(arrow 1) and remove it toward the
top (arrow 2)

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2. Using the same tool, press the latch
in the direction of the arrow; the
tailgate is released
3. Reinstall the trim panel.

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Luggage straps

Use the retaining straps on the cargo
area floor to secure smaller items of
luggage.
Movement is reduced when objects are
placed on the straps.
The lashing eyes located at the corners
of the cargo area provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
nets

* or flexible straps for securing
luggage.
Refer also to "Stowing cargo" on

page 127.

38

nTailgate

Manual release

In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can release the tailgate manually:
1. Unfasten the trim panel clip with the
vehicle key or with a screwdriver
(arrow 1) and remove it toward the
top (arrow 2)

530de317

2. Using the same tool, press the latch
in the direction of the arrow; the
tailgate is released
3. Reinstall the trim panel.

530de241

Luggage straps

Use the retaining straps on the cargo
area floor to secure smaller items of
luggage.
Movement is reduced when objects are
placed on the straps.
The lashing eyes located at the corners
of the cargo area provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
nets

* or flexible straps for securing
luggage.
Refer also to "Stowing cargo" on

page 127.

[noncom23]

I got in trouble for this. Might want to pm it.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by noncom23

I got in trouble for this. Might want to pm it.

Trouble?!
I remember the admonitions, but it's fookin academic, imo:

Anyone on a 'puter can find that info on the Front Page of X5World,
in the 2002 Manual. All the manuals are there for anyone to read.

I appreciate your point, Mike, but it's not a concern of mine. If
a bad guy punque wants "in", he'll get in...
BR,mD

[pseto]

ok, hopefully this is the last question of the day. how long should I have the battery unplugged? I tried to fire up the radio after 30 mins unplugged but it didn't work, so I unplugged it again.

[PeteG]

Originally Posted by pseto

ok, hopefully this is the last question of the day. how long should I have the battery unplugged? I tried to fire up the radio after 30 mins unplugged but it didn't work, so I unplugged it again.

Is it asking you for a radio code? Antitheft device may need you to enter the radio code. Also, let the car run a couple of minutes if you notice any glitches/warning lights. They sometimes spontaneously disappear on their own.

I'm not sure this is the help you need, though. Anyone else??