BMW 2007 550I Sedan - Manual (Page 242)

Replacing components
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What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi-
tions of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after com-
pleting work.
1 Chock *
2 Vehicle jack *
3 Lug wrench *
The tools are located in the mount under the
floor mat or floor panel flap.
1. Lift up floor mat or floor panel flap and cover
located beneath it.
2. Take out the required tools.
3. After using the tools, return them to the
storage space.
With run-flat tires, no tools are provided
for wheel changes. They can be pur-
chased as accessories at your BMW center. <
Sports Wagon: removing and installing
floor panel flap of storage area package
1. Unhook the roll-up cover at the rear.
2. Raise the floor panel flap.
3. Unhook the two catch straps at the top.
4. Unlock the gas spring strut, refer to arrow,
and remove.
5. Fold over the floor panel flap toward the
front to release it and remove.
6. Open the front floor panel flap.
7. Swing up the spare tire cover and hook the
hooks into the upper frame of the tailgate
opening.
8. Take out the cross support upward.
When installing the floor panel flap, proceed in
the reverse order and press down the hinge
covers.
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