BMW F10 520d trunk return spring replacement

[@Artmiri]

Only helpful video on the internet. Simple, no comments, right to the point.

[@ianjones4116]

Thanks Fella, did mine today. Fairplay doing yours with one hand. I'm now in wifes good books, for a while. Cheers Ian.

[@joelhujala7841]

Thanks a lot. This just saved me 100€. Car service prices are just grazy these days..

[@UsualRepairs]

Glad to help

[@haiiyouu]

Thank you, I have been googling about this Problem and you can't find it quick on google. Actually searching for the German Term gets you to it. Very Informative and quick to the point, apreciate it.

[@hosnirasheed923]

Thank you for your help,we appreciate it ! Was done in less than 5 minutes and it’s such a difference opening the trunk. Greets from Germany 👋🏼

[@juanjohn31]

Dude the way you popped the shock off, helped me out! Thank you.

[@delboyginger6701]

thanks for the video, i bought my spring off ebay and it wasnt a bmw original, i had problems at the rear end i.e. the ball and socket end. the socket end of the spring was slightly different to the original in that it had a small piece of spring steel on one side presumably to make it more secure and stop it popping off when in use. i found it impossible to push the spring onto the ball in situ and was going to give up but noticed that the ball was actually threaded into the bodywork of the car and was quite easy to remove. i used pipe pliers to then clamp the spring socket end and the ball together and it popped in ok, i used grease on the ball and socket and put a spare nut on the thread of the ball to protect the thread.(it would have been much easier with a vice but i dont have one at the minute) , it was then quite easy to install the spring and screw the ball end back into the body and its working fine, cheers derek

[@ClaudiuB..]

Good ideea, thanks

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

That's why my trunk almost knocked me out on the face! I knew when opening it that wasn't normal. Love it, something to do now and closer to fixing everything on my F10 to new status!

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Same here, my F10 almost to brandnew condition, but remember the F10 uses 2 trunk tension springs Right & Left and BOTH need to be replaced as the left spring is a bit different to the right side. Both OEM originals cost $100 total with an unbeatable Lifetime Warranty! Worth it...

[@jolion]

Thanks for the video, mustve been a chore to do it all with one hand! Cheers mate!

[@Christopher-zi5ly]

Thank you. I`ve finished replacing that return spring. It is so useful for me to do this work.

[@SirChillalot06]

Great music choice for a toturial and respect to you for doing this all with just one hand👍🏻

[@Mr_QWERTY]

Perfect video, took longer to put back the clips than replace the strut!

[@TebogoMotlhale]

the Designers deserve to be applauded here, a SOLID design without EVEN A SINGLE screw or bolt :) :) i really hate screws, nuts and bolts, cuz people always screw up when dealing with screws !!

[@spingybingy5610]

Do they really? Bit embarrassing for bmw that so many of these fail. But I agree nice it's an easy diy job

[@biggur5]

Great video... no bullsh*t crap chitter chatting telling everyone to "like and subscribe". . Probably one of the best videos I've seen when looking for a "how to do it" video (other than the adult videos I so much enjoy)

[@nuginugraha6040]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@MrRamRain]

Man all the awesome comments I had to leave one to. This helped out alot. My trunk does the same thing just bought the springs today.

[@lanzhounimo]

This video is really helpful. Thanks!

[@osmanomar154]

Saved me £200. Thanks mate

[@fredsemakula6806]

Excellent how to do it. No fuss, just the show!

[@Tru2THEE]

Thanks for the upload, major kudos for the link. I was about to discover other OEM parts I was thinking about replacing on my F10 535X

[@AshleyGavin1987]

Thanks mate, great informative video. Did mine yesterday 👍

[@TheVideq]

Old but helpfull !! Thank you !!

[@rashidmahmood5075]

Beautiful buddy. Most helpful video on KZbin.....

[@madisonave.7817]

This video is a master piece!!!

[@dorelgradinaru1762]

Thank you. Excelent video.

[@biggur5]

Excellent video. I have the same problem. I've been looking to purchase the spring/shocker but they are listed as "left" or "right" Is this correct? Is it on both sides or just the one. (I'd rather get 2 if I need to and replace both but I would like to know if I do need 2. I will check on real oem later when I get the chance

[@bmwhiteside]

Really helpful video. Many thanks.

[@chinchan3842]

Thanks for sharing, I got the same problem. I also bought new spring and find the way to change it. Should I change both of them or only one side?

[@OweisAzizi]

just the right one if you have the same issue as in the video as only on the right side you have a shock absorber + spring (BMW Article no: 7 204 367). Left is only a spring (BMW Article no: 7 204 366).

[@Sammmmmmmy70]

@@OweisAzizi ok soo just the right one is the problem. Thats interesting how do you know that?

[@OweisAzizi]

Sami Wahab left is only a spring, while on the right it’s a spring plus shock absorber. If the spring would be broken the trunk would bounce, if the trunk snaps up as in the video it’s the shock absorber which needs to be replaced, therefore you need the part for the right side. I had the same and didn’t know before either

[@paul-seangray4396]

Thanks. This help me and save me some dough!

[@Kadir_Dal]

thank you very much, i did it the same way, it works

[@seikeintomundgreg4050]

danke! Jetzt hab ich Lust auf Sushi

[@kewis93]

Thanks for a video! Very helpfully

[@darrentreco4309]

I was told if you just swing the spring around it will work??

[@thomson2684]

Thank you for good video🎉🎉

[@mrgoodhayat3461]

A Mega Video thx for everything!

[@TebogoMotlhale]

a BIG WARNING that SHOULD be put at the BEGINNING of this video, is the fact that if you are replacing BOTH springs (the Bigger/Longer one on the RIGHT hand side as well as the smaller/shorter one on the LEFT hand side) . . . the MOMENT BOTH springs go LOSE, you better have something over your head or SOMEONE to HOLD onto the lid !!! It will smash you so hard and injure you for dayyyyys if you FORGET the fact that ONE of hte SPRINGS is the ONLY THING holding it up there, otherwise it drops like a stone, and it is HEAVVVVY as HELL, so it will blow your skull and hurt you if you Don't support it with something at the MOMENT the LAST spring comes out, especially when you are removing and replacing BOTH springs, good luck people and always WEAR gloves in your hands (ideally wool/winter gloves and Not the thin silicon gloves) :) :)

[@svndile]

Dankie Tebza.. Did you get the parts at Goldwagen or BMW?

[@stevenclark1973]

Brilliant vid :)

[@madeinlorrainefrederic166]

thank you for this tutorial and this music =)

[@bertpierey3655]

Tahanks, i needed this. Just the music… well.. not my taste 😉

[@tunc03]

Thanks for the helpful video. But there are two springs; one on the right side and one on the left side. So how we know which spring is to be replaced? Or is it enough to replace only the one on the right side? 🤔

[@UsualRepairs]

The spring on the right side also have a shock absorber inside it. The on on the left side doesn't have it. For a smooth opening it's enough to replace the one on the right

[@tunc03]

@@UsualRepairs Thank you very much! I very appreciate it! 🙂👍

[@michaelwilliams54]

Perfect 🤓 now to order the springs. eBay 😉

[@user-fc1fq4ob8r]

💪

[@cleonbrady7913]

Great video thank you.

[@viktormychalcuk798]

Hello, you dont need to replace left site too?

[@UsualRepairs]

Hello, there is no shock absorber on the left side but just a tension spring. Maybe the spring will loosen with time but for now there is no need to replace it

[@the_romantik7932]

Nice job

[@waqastahir3]

Great video ... Thanks a lot

[@Getoari_Noari]

hello, do they have to be changed in both wings or only the right wing?

[@UsualRepairs]

I replaced it only on the Right side. After a couple of years I replaced on the left side too

[@Getoari_Noari]

@@UsualRepairs Thank you

[@cristianmarino3240]

great, excellent video.

[@MM-ib1ks]

Thank you

[@vladimirsavic11]

Danke!

[@MarekDudaKoszecin]

Excellent!

[@sergiufodor7993]

Merci beaucoup, c’est bon je vais le faire tout seul.

[@backnunAndy]

I should replace mine as well. Did you get that part from bmw dealer or ebay? I am not sure how much it coast from dealer for original part but I can get one under 30 dollars from ebay. Which one did you buy?

[@UsualRepairs]

I've bought an original (OEM) part from a locat BMW distributor. I think it costs around 50 euros...i do not know if you can find an aftermarket part

[@rasimkujovic622]

What is part number för clips?

[@Julakani11]

I replaced main but still same open to fast

[@tvalue4618]

Why does everyone only do the right passenger side? Is there one or two springs?

[@claudiupanainte4748]

Did you find out? I’m wondering the same thing

[@AllThangsPretti]

@@claudiupanainte4748 nope

[@slingnet6204]

Is it only change the right side to solve this issue?

[@UsualRepairs]

The trunk has only a shock absorber on the right side, so yes, change it only on this side. On the left side there is only a spring without a shock absorber

[@slingnet6204]

@@UsualRepairs thank you very much for the reply. I questioned it because that’s my daughter’s car and I’m planning to solve this issue for her. The ETK not much clarity on this or perhaps I’m too rush to not check it carefully. Appreciate your share and good day.

[@kimborashiti711]

I want to ask is this the Gas pressure damper Which is being replaced ?

[@UsualRepairs]

Yes, this is the gas pressure damper, mounted on the left side of the car. On the right side is only a spring (I have only replaced the left side one)

[@dannylister9320]

Did you mean the right side? Question, from searching the net I have found the code 51247204367 however I have also found 51247204366 what is the difference

[@suffolknorthernry.4244]

@@dannylister9320 66 is the spring for the left side with no damper. 67 is the spring WITH the damper

[@essah766]

Is it enough to change only the left spring?

[@UsualRepairs]

For an smooth opening, it was enough for me

[@syedjinan9711]

Is the “tension spring” and “return spring” the same and if not which one do I need to buy?

[@UsualRepairs]

They are not the same. Preferably you need to change both, but if you have the same problem as I had, then change only the return spring (on the right side of the vehicle)

[@syedjinan9711]

Usual Repairs thanks, I do have the same problem as you did.

[@syedjinan9711]

Usual Repairs Also, do you know what problems I will have with the boot when I need to replace the tension spring?

[@UsualRepairs]

@@syedjinan9711 I do not know for sure, but I think the problem will consist in the trunk not closing so easily. You will need to put more force when closing it.

[@syedjinan9711]

Usual Repairs thanks a lot

[@elbale809]

Hey you only changed one side?

[@UsualRepairs]

Yes, only on the left side of the car, it has only one shock absorber. On the right side there is only a spring without the shock absorber

[@elitetechnologies551]

Is that Honda music?

[@akidemir4502]

I dont see a different between the old and the new one. And where exactly is the damper? The damper is not evident for me.

[@UsualRepairs]

There is no visible difference between the two. The damper is inside the coils of the spring and the ends of the spring attached to the dampers terminals. An old dumper looses its inside pressure with time and the effect is that the trunk does not open as it should

[@akidemir4502]

@@UsualRepairs thanks for explaining.

[@guanmei3312]

May I know where do I buy the replacement?

[@UsualRepairs]

I've bought it from a local car parts store. I think you can find it on amazon or ebay. Search it using the part number from description

[@mijacikola4236]

Dziekuje bardzo

[@karamsal2215]

👍👍👍Super

[@jaytseng3523]

感謝分享

[@osmanbaber6559]

You changed only one side? Why?

[@UsualRepairs]

Because on the right side we have a spring and inside it the damper that was causing the problem. On the left is only a spring without damper

[@farerse]

anyone else wants to order chinese food?

[@knightrida6829]

peacefull

[@davidshaw681]

Step 3 - safety first 😂😂

[@UsualRepairs]

Good point 😂

[@ES-wd5qt]

Music super! Chin....

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

The F10 has to trunk tension springs and i still dont understand why Bozos only change one only when u clearly need to replace both side Right & Left! Or else the one you only replaced will have all the tension pressure directed to it making FAIL prematurely! Both original OEM with a LIFETIME WARRANTY cost $100 and worth it!

[@UsualRepairs]

The issue here wasn't the spring, it was the shock absorber that failed. And there is only one shock absorber on the right side of the car. I had to replace the spring as well because it comes as one spare part.

[@ilyaskara6408]

Was ist das denn für ein Musik 🤐... Aber danke für die Information werde ich morgen auch machen

[@georgigeorgiev7633]

Bravo! Shit problem of f10

[@DODGERS-br8tf]

Made it look a lot more complicated than what it is lol and the music omg sooo boring but thanks

[@akcaramazan530]

👍👍👍