86 21 ... Removing side lid hinge

NOTE: Remove side lid, refer to 86 21 ... Removing lid .

Remove gas spring, remove gas spring on hinge side only, refer to 86 21 ... Removing gas spring .

Unscrew bolt (1). Remove hinge (2). If fitted, remove spacer plate(s) (3).

Installation:

Pass screws (1) again through spacer tubes. Reinstall existing spacer plate(s) in its/their original position(s). Use new self-locking nuts.

For tightening torque refer to 86 21 6AZ in 86 21 HOOD .

Fig 1: Bolt, Hinge And Spacer Plate

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