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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M5REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- REPAIR M5 (F90)61 35 CONTROL UNITS, MODULES61 35 697 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION (AFTER VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS) (M5 2018-2022)REMOVE THE TAILGATE FUNCTION MODULE (HKFM)
2023 BMW M5
Remove the tailgate function module (HKFM)
2023 BMW M5SECTION Remove the tailgate function module (HKFM)
Preliminary workΒ
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADSΒ .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Loosen the detent (2).
- Feed out the tailgate function module (HKFM) (3).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.