Z4 Coupe Hatch Removal Question

3002 tii · 01-15-2024, 04:37 PM

Has anyone ever swapped/installed a replacement hatch? If so how did you deal with the tailgate wiring harness (i.e. disconnect or separate without cutting)?

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grannyknot · 01-16-2024, 06:25 AM

When I removed my hatch for rust repair and paint I just pulled the wiring harness completely out of the hatch. It is two wires taped together supplying the servo motor for the hatch release.

3002 tii · 01-16-2024, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by grannyknot

When I removed my hatch for rust repair and paint I just pulled the wiring harness completely out of the hatch. It is two wires taped together supplying the servo motor for the hatch release.

Is it simple as removing the plastic surround / trim from the hatch glass, and then detaching the harness?

grannyknot · 01-16-2024, 02:10 PM

Yes

Vanne · 01-19-2024, 10:42 PM

Yep.

Michael9218 · 01-21-2024, 05:37 AM

Yes.

Mark your hinges to make install easier. The hatch can be tricky to align.

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01-16-2024, 06:25 AM	#2
grannyknot Captain 952 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	When I removed my hatch for rust repair and paint I just pulled the wiring harness completely out of the hatch. It is two wires taped together supplying the servo motor for the hatch release. __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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grannyknot Captain 952 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Yes __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Yep. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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01-21-2024, 05:37 AM	#6
Michael9218 Lieutenant 595 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (0)	Yes. Mark your hinges to make install easier. The hatch can be tricky to align.
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