what is that foot-long cutout for on the inside of the liftgate?

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-05-2023, 09:43 AM

what is that foot-long cutout for on the inside of the liftgate?

you know the old saying... when one door closes, another one opens?

well, in my case, it was more like when one liftgate opens and knocks you over, you notice a mysterious foot-long cutout on the inside of the liftgate

which was what happened when I was on the floor staring up at the attacking liftgate.

https://u11.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2014619

is something missing from there or does the cutout serve some other function?

Thanks!

verysideways · 05-05-2023, 09:52 AM

Warning triangle on mine

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-05-2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

Warning triangle on mine

I guess my BMW dealer forgot to put it in.

I'll have to call them this afternoon and find out.

Thanks1

FlashMonkey929 · 05-05-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NickysFirstBimmer

I guess my BMW dealer forgot to put it in.

I'll have to call them this afternoon and find out.

Thanks1

It’s not included as standard equipment on most BMWs in the US. ECS Tuning sells the triangles, but I think there might be an additional bracket on Euro models missing on our cars needed to keep it in place. Maybe someone in the UK or EU can post a photo of what it looks like with the triangle removed?

tex2670 · 05-05-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NickysFirstBimmer

I guess my BMW dealer forgot to put it in.

I'll have to call them this afternoon and find out.

Thanks1

you don't get one of those in the USA

JupiterOne · 05-05-2023, 10:10 PM

Was also checking with dealer when changing tires couple of weeks ago and applying airbag remedy. It took them 3 hours to figure out and do some calls - final result, in Canada it is not included. So will continue to be empty niche.

Jmills74 · 05-06-2023, 03:59 AM

BMW doesn’t provide as a standard but MB does. So when i traded my GLA in i just transferred it and the First Aid kit from MB as well.

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-06-2023, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmills74

BMW doesn’t provide as a standard but MB does. So when i traded my GLA in i just transferred it and the First Aid kit from MB as well.

how does it not fall out?

does it fit tightly in there or do you have to install some clips/brackets? thanks!

Jmills74 · 05-06-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NickysFirstBimmer

how does it not fall out?

does it fit tightly in there or do you have to install some clips/brackets? thanks!

It just slides in there no additional clamps needed.

SpaceSilverX1 · 05-06-2023, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmills74

It just slides in there no additional clamps needed.

do they use road flares in Japan? or is that just something that some Americans keep in their cars?

Jmills74 · 05-06-2023, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NickysFirstBimmer

do they use road flares in Japan? or is that just something that some Americans keep in their cars?

You are required to have a road flare in japan . Usually small enough to fit in glove box.

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