HI,
Here’s an image taken from the [https://cardiagn.com/themencode-pdf-viewer-sc/?tnc_pvfw=ZmlsZT1odHRwczovL2Nkbi5jYXJkaWFnbi5jb20vUERGL0JNVy9YMy9Cb2R5KyUyNitGcmFtZS5wZGY/MjAwJnNldHRpbmdzPTExMTEwMDExMTAxMTAxMTEwJmxhbmc9ZW4tVVM=#page=&zoom=auto&pagemode=none|body and frame] section of the service repair manual for a BMW X3 E83 2007-2010, that shows how to remove / install the rear lid struts
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Hopefully this is of some help.