Trunk lid alignment

PDXE82 · 02-09-2018, 10:41 AM

I just noticed that the front side of my trunk lid sits below the rear fender line/B pillar by about a 1/4" on both sides. Can this be adjusted or is it normal on this model?

chris_flies · 02-09-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PDXE82

I just noticed that the front side of my trunk lid sits below the rear fender line/B pillar by about a 1/4" on both sides. Can this be adjusted or is it normal on this model?

I assume it's normal, since my car is the same way.

PDXE82 · 02-09-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

I assume it's normal, since my car is the same way.

Interesting. I wonder if it serves a specific purpose to have that lower. It's probably something that no one else would notice but now that I've seen it it kind of bugs me.

Esteban · 02-09-2018, 12:36 PM

Mine sits that way as well, and never really noticed it either. Could it possibly have something to do with water drainage?

PDXE82 · 02-09-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Mine sits that way as well, and never really noticed it either. Could it possibly have something to do with water drainage?

I thought the same thing initially. That side of the lid sits higher than the rear though. It does however make the lid seat on the "seal" of the lower rear window. Maybe that helps channel the water into the drains. Seems odd that BMW would make those panels not match up without a purpose.

atr_hugo · 02-09-2018, 12:55 PM

There are two screws with plastic caps on them (one on either side) that sets the decklid height. You can manipulate the screw (they're under the hinges towards the rear) to adjust the decklid height but realize you may need to adjust the striker for the latch mechanism too.

vinylengraver · 02-09-2018, 01:04 PM

Mine is the same. Except it does not bother me at all.
To me it makes the trunk lid follow the "flow" of the rear window and it looks sunken on purpose.

PDXE82 · 02-09-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

There are two screws with plastic caps on them (one on either side) that sets the decklid height. You can manipulate the screw (they're under the hinges towards the rear) to adjust the decklid height but realize you may need to adjust the striker for the latch mechanism too.

I just saw those and figured that's what they were for. If that's how the trunk is supposed to look I'll leave it though. I don't want to throw off the alignment of the striker. I've never had good luck adjusting those things.

Esteban · 02-09-2018, 01:44 PM

I wouldn't adjust it either. It probably sits that way for reason, especially if all of ours are like that. As someone else said, it doesn't bother me at all.

JimVonBaden · 02-09-2018, 02:02 PM

If you adjust the deck lid up, you are strongly risking a leak into the trunk.

tock172 · 02-09-2018, 02:03 PM

Both my 2011 and 2012 model year 135i coupes show the same alignment.

PDXE82 · 02-09-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

If you adjust the deck lid up, you are strongly risking a leak into the trunk.

That was my thought too. Not gonna screw with it.

tracer bullet · 06-20-2019, 08:09 AM

I've noticed this off and on for years, noticed it again last night applying wax to the car. Kind of glad to hear we all have the same thing (I won't say "same issue"). Guess I won't adjust it then!

So glad to find archived posts like this. Not always so glad when people resurrect them but just wanted to say thanks.

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Esteban Major General 43360 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Mine sits that way as well, and never really noticed it either. Could it possibly have something to do with water drainage? __________________
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	There are two screws with plastic caps on them (one on either side) that sets the decklid height. You can manipulate the screw (they're under the hinges towards the rear) to adjust the decklid height but realize you may need to adjust the striker for the latch mechanism too.
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vinylengraver First Lieutenant 378 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	Mine is the same. Except it does not bother me at all. To me it makes the trunk lid follow the "flow" of the rear window and it looks sunken on purpose.
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Esteban Major General 43360 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't adjust it either. It probably sits that way for reason, especially if all of ours are like that. As someone else said, it doesn't bother me at all. __________________
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JimVonBaden BMW Cool Aide! 903 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	If you adjust the deck lid up, you are strongly risking a leak into the trunk. __________________ Jim www.JVBProductions.com
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tock172 Beachtown Bill Collector 582 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00] 1999 Lexus LS400 [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	Both my 2011 and 2012 model year 135i coupes show the same alignment.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2388 Rep 3,531 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	I've noticed this off and on for years, noticed it again last night applying wax to the car. Kind of glad to hear we all have the same thing (I won't say "same issue"). Guess I won't adjust it then! So glad to find archived posts like this. Not always so glad when people resurrect them but just wanted to say thanks.
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