2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 251

What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the positions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after completing work. 4. Unlock the gas spring strut, refer to arrow, and remove. 1 2 3 Chock* Vehicle jack* Lug wrench* 1. Lift up floor mat or floor panel flap and cover located beneath it. 2. Take out the required tools. 3. After using the tools, return them to the storage space. With run-flat tires, no tools are provided for wheel changes. They can be purchased as accessories at your BMW center.< 6. Open the front floor panel flap. 7. Swing up the spare tire cover and hook the hooks into the upper frame of the tailgate opening. 8. Take out the cross support upward. Sports Wagon: removing and installing floor panel flap of storage area package 1. Unhook the roll-up cover at the rear. 2. Raise the floor panel flap. 3. Unhook the two catch straps at the top. 249 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility When installing the floor panel flap, proceed in the reverse order and press down the hinge covers. Communications Entertainment Navigation The tools are located in the mount under the floor mat or floor panel flap. Driving tips 5. Fold over the floor panel flap toward the front to release it and remove. Controls At a glance