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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)COLLISIONSTRUCTURALCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (G80)BODY PANEL REPAIR41 62 TAILGATE41 62 540 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TAILGATE HINGES (TRUNK LID DETACHED) (M3 BASE, M3 COMPETITION, M3 COMPETITION M XDRIVE, M3 CS)ADJUST TAILGATE HINGE
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic Trans
Adjust Tailgate Hinge
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION Adjust Tailgate Hinge
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail
For additional information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail
For additional information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .
Check
- Check the gap dimensions (arrows) between trunk lid and side panels
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid | ||
| 1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid | a | 3.5 +1-1 mm |
| b | 3.2 +1.4-1.4 mm | |
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid | ||
| 1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid | a | 3.5 +1-1 mm |
| b | 1.1 +1.4-1.4 mm | |
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Gap dimension rear quarter panel to trunk lid | ||
| 1 rear quarter panel; 2 trunk lid | a | 4.2 +1-1 mm |
| b | 0 +1-1 mm | |
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
| Gap dimension trunk lid to rear bumper panel | ||
| 1 trunk lid; 2 rear bumper panel | a | 5.1 +1.8-1.8 mm |
Result
» Gap dimensions do not correspond to the specifications
Measure
- Adjust tailgate hinge
Remove sound insulation
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To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components
- Pull out and remove the attachments (1) for the rear shelf
- Thread the cable harnesses (2) through the sound insulation (3) and remove the sound insulation
NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.