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Randall Fritz · 12-05-2004, 05:12 AM

For the second time in the 8 years since I have owned my 96 318ti, the two gas-pressurized struts holding the hatchback lid are failing in the cold weather....and need to be replaced.

However, looking at how the struts are attached to the hatchback lid, I can't figure out how they actually bolt on to the lid. I don't see any obvious sign of a bolt or any sort of means of attachment.

Anyone have an idea ? Thanks.

12-05-2004, 05:12 AM	#1
Randall Fritz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Replacing 318ti struts on hatchback For the second time in the 8 years since I have owned my 96 318ti, the two gas-pressurized struts holding the hatchback lid are failing in the cold weather....and need to be replaced. However, looking at how the struts are attached to the hatchback lid, I can't figure out how they actually bolt on to the lid. I don't see any obvious sign of a bolt or any sort of means of attachment. Anyone have an idea ? Thanks.