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    Allen Lid Lock

    I'm working on the realignment procedure on E30IC.com. It talks about the following:
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    You have to lock the lid mechanism with the allen wrench and engage the lid motor at the same time. It took me several tries at this. Try locking the lid half way, then pushing in the motor half way and play with it until the motor pops in and the lid locks at the same time.
    I know where most of this is, but I can't find the place to lock the lid with an allen wrench. Where is this?
    Current - 1991 E30 325i Auto Vert, 2013 F30 335i M-sport, 2014 F25 X3 M-sport
    Past - 1986 E30 325es, 1988 E30 M3, 1991 E34 535i 5sp, 1991 E31 850i 6sp, 1992 E36 325i, 1995 E36 M3, 2000 E46 323i, 2009 E60 535i, 2011 E90 335d

    #2
    There is a hole to right of the screw that you use to adjust the switch.

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      #3
      Originally posted by spare View Post
      There is a hole to right of the screw that you use to adjust the switch.
      I see what I think is the adjustment. There is a hole. There isn't an allen socket though. Am I looking in the wrong place?

      Here's what I see. With and without the cover.

      Overall without cover

      Close-up with cover

      Close-up with cover removed
      Current - 1991 E30 325i Auto Vert, 2013 F30 335i M-sport, 2014 F25 X3 M-sport
      Past - 1986 E30 325es, 1988 E30 M3, 1991 E34 535i 5sp, 1991 E31 850i 6sp, 1992 E36 325i, 1995 E36 M3, 2000 E46 323i, 2009 E60 535i, 2011 E90 335d

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        #4
        That's the right place. I can't explain why you don't have the hole. I'll try and take a picture of mine.

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          #5
          Pics as promised.

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            #6
            Looks great. Wish mine was like that. I guess I'll figure something out.
            Current - 1991 E30 325i Auto Vert, 2013 F30 335i M-sport, 2014 F25 X3 M-sport
            Past - 1986 E30 325es, 1988 E30 M3, 1991 E34 535i 5sp, 1991 E31 850i 6sp, 1992 E36 325i, 1995 E36 M3, 2000 E46 323i, 2009 E60 535i, 2011 E90 335d

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