Battery Replacement Gone Wrong

AH5 · 07-15-2023, 11:17 AM

Hello -
I have an ActiveHybrid 5. When replacing the 12V battery, the trunk was absentmindedly shut. I have the new battery but I cannot access the trunk. There is no ability to go through the back seat, as that is where the hybrid battery is located.

How do you manually access a F10 trunk without a battery? I have searched the repair manuals and can't find a solution. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!

ezaircon4jc · 07-15-2023, 02:47 PM

What I would try (without confirmation, I definitely don't recommend this)...

Using jumper cables, I would connect the battery to the under-hood terminals. Then I'd use the remote (or inside release) to pop the trunk. Then I'd remove the jumper cables post haste.

Just a thought and YMMV

07-15-2023, 11:17 AM	#1
AH5 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 5 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Battery Replacement Gone Wrong - Trunk Access Hello - I have an ActiveHybrid 5. When replacing the 12V battery, the trunk was absentmindedly shut. I have the new battery but I cannot access the trunk. There is no ability to go through the back seat, as that is where the hybrid battery is located. How do you manually access a F10 trunk without a battery? I have searched the repair manuals and can't find a solution. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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07-15-2023, 02:47 PM	#2
ezaircon4jc Major General 4439 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	What I would try (without confirmation, I definitely don't recommend this)... Using jumper cables, I would connect the battery to the under-hood terminals. Then I'd use the remote (or inside release) to pop the trunk. Then I'd remove the jumper cables post haste. Just a thought and YMMV
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