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E70 rear lower tailgate sticking

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E70 rear lower tailgate sticking

Post by bubbabear » Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:39 pm

Has anyone had this issue - the upper tailgate opens perfectly but the lower part that folds out flat towards the driver often does not release after pulling the lever. Its a 2012 model with warranty so hoping its covered.....
I have sprayed wd40 on both the lock mechanisms but it makes no difference. Any ideas...if i cant open it my dog cant get out which could be a problem!
X5 xdrive30d sport 2012, past E39 530i sport touring , e46 330ci.

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Re: E70 rear lower tailgate sticking

Post by utred » Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:26 pm

I believe it could be a stretched cable and is probably fairly easy to adjust - I have the same issue and had a quick look, but haven't had a chance to do the job yet.

If imagine it may be covered by warranty, but either way should be a quick job for the garage or yourself.

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Re: E70 rear lower tailgate sticking

Post by bubbabear » Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:08 am

It went to the main dealer yesterday and they put some grease into the handle mechanism and now its working much better.
X5 xdrive30d sport 2012, past E39 530i sport touring , e46 330ci.

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