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.

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 21 6AZ, see 86 21 HOOD

Fig 1: Identifying Hinge And Spacer Plate

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