Ski hatch not opening..

[Jayman]

Pulling the handel snd it doesn't release..
I can take yhe rear bit off and shelf from the boot, but not release it..
Tried dinner knives, screwdrivers the lot...
Anyone got a picture of the hatch door open so i can see how the catch works / connects

 

[RobbiZ4]

No violence!!!​

There is an easier solution in place...

 

[RobbiZ4]

A link from the German ZRoadster member @Mick70:

New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST - View Single Post - can't open the storage door between seats?

Be very careful and fill the lower hole in the mechanism with tissues, as the little spring may fall down on the first attempts. No spare available!

 

[RobbiZ4]

Successfully repaired?

 

[ARCS]

Successfully repaired?

Almost

 

[RobbiZ4]

Jesus, what's that?​

Did a sounder of wild boars run through the Z4?

 

[Jayman]

Think ill have chisel mine open...
Tried gingerly with a bodywork.... tool

 

[Mr Tidy]

I think I'd just give up skiing!

 

[Jayman]

Managed mine this evening...
Prisised the whoke catch out from the bottom..
Caught the spring as it pinged out....
Wonderfull blue tack now