My 2011 35d came without the lift shock under the cargo cover. So I have to hold it with my hand every time I open it. It is a common miss from BMW, based on many threads here.
Thanks penguin for providing useful information in an early thread. I took the dive and ordered these two parts from a local dealer:
1. Gas pressurized spring, part number 51476980060, $49.58
2. Spring bracket, part number 51479138212, $8.07
When I picked up these parts at the dealer, I found the bracket came in without the screws. So I asked nicely at the dealership and actually got them to put it on for me. It is so straightforward that they did it for free. It took just a few minutes to mount it on.
I attached a few before and after pictures. Note in the before picture, there are holes pre-drilled on the cargo cover for the bracket (red cycle 1). The spring will hook up with bracket and the other end of the spring goes to the pre-existing hook-up (red cycle 2).
The last picture shows now the cover can stand up by itself! what a relief.
Still can't believe BMW pre-drilled the holes, then choose not to install the parts.
Thanks penguin for providing useful information in an early thread. I took the dive and ordered these two parts from a local dealer:
1. Gas pressurized spring, part number 51476980060, $49.58
2. Spring bracket, part number 51479138212, $8.07
When I picked up these parts at the dealer, I found the bracket came in without the screws. So I asked nicely at the dealership and actually got them to put it on for me. It is so straightforward that they did it for free. It took just a few minutes to mount it on.
I attached a few before and after pictures. Note in the before picture, there are holes pre-drilled on the cargo cover for the bracket (red cycle 1). The spring will hook up with bracket and the other end of the spring goes to the pre-existing hook-up (red cycle 2).
The last picture shows now the cover can stand up by itself! what a relief.
Still can't believe BMW pre-drilled the holes, then choose not to install the parts.