How do you safely remove and install a tailgate support strut on BMW 335i?

Completely open the tailgate and place it on a proper jack that will give it a good number of holding points. Take a retaining clip off the upper end of the pressurized Tailgate Lift Support. Be careful, since it is possible to cause damage to the body and it is extremely heavy, with the gate automatically closing if both pressurized supports are not in place; provide support for the gate before removing a strut. Remove the tailgate to remove the Tailgate Lift Support by pulling it off then remove the retaining clip from the lower end of the Tailgate Lift Support and take out the Tailgate Lift Support. Removal is the contrary of installation and should replace all the clips that were removed during the exercise.

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BMW 335i Gas Pressurized Spring For Trunk Lid
Part Number: 51247250308
$62.30 MSRP: $88.19
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- Other Name: Gas pressurized spring f trunk lid; Lift Cylinder
- Replaces: 51-24-4-365-788, 51-24-7-060-623, 51-24-4-394-052
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 BMW 335i | Sedan(E90)
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BMW 335i Gas Pressurized Spring For Trunk Lid
Part Number: 51247129194
$62.30 MSRP: $88.19
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas pressurized spring f trunk lid; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 BMW 335i | Coupe(E92)
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BMW 335i Gas Pressurized Spring For Trunk Lid
Part Number: 51247259763
$65.56 MSRP: $92.81
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas pressurized spring f trunk lid; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)
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BMW 335i Gas Pressurized Spring For Trunk Lid
Part Number: 51247129215
$62.30 MSRP: $88.19
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gas pressurized spring f trunk lid; Lift Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 BMW 335i | Convertible(E93)

BMW 335i Tailgate Lift Support

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BMW 335i Tailgate Lift Support Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gas Pressurized Spring For Trunk Lid
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Q: How do you safely remove and install a tailgate support strut on BMW 335i?
A: Completely open the tailgate and place it on a proper jack that will give it a good number of holding points. Take a retaining clip off the upper end of the pressurized Tailgate Lift Support. Be careful, since it is possible to cause damage to the body and it is extremely heavy, with the gate automatically closing if both pressurized supports are not in place; provide support for the gate before removing a strut. Remove the tailgate to remove the Tailgate Lift Support by pulling it off then remove the retaining clip from the lower end of the Tailgate Lift Support and take out the Tailgate Lift Support. Removal is the contrary of installation and should replace all the clips that were removed during the exercise.