Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• standard/flat screwdriver
• cloth
• adjustable wrench
• new trunk shocks (for the BMW E39 sedan, part number 51248222913)

Procedure:

• using a standard/flat screwdriver, remove the circlip on the trunk portion
• be careful when removing these as they can just pop off and you can risk the chance of losing it
• once removed, you can then slide off the pivot point and the trunk will stay in place as long as you replace one trunk shock at a time
• now onto the bottom portion, using a standard/flat screwdriver, pop the clip off
• now pop the bottom of the shock out of place, you may need to twist is a little to disengage it
• when installing the new shock, you may find the orientation of the pivot in the wrong place, therefore use the adjustable wrench to rotate the one side of the assembly
• clean both pivot points on the car
• there is no need for any lubrication as the shock pivot points come pre-lubricated from new
• snap the bottom port of the shock in place
• slide the upper portion unto place, you may need to open/close the trunk to help assist it into place
• pop the circlip back into place