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86 21... Adjusting side lid to fit: Installation

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Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 21 7AZ, see 86 21 HOOD .

Fig 1: Adjusting Side Lid And Screws

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Depth adjustment of side lid:

Release screws (1) and move side lid in direction of arrows.

Fig 2: Moving Side Lid And Screws

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Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 21 7AZ, see 86 21 HOOD .

Adjust gap (A) evenly all around and correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Adjusting Gap (A)

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Check lid in transition (B) to hood for displacement and correct if necessary (flush).

Fig 2: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

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To align lid in direction of travel, you can install or remove a spacer plate (3) between mounting bracket (1) and hinge (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer Plate Between Mounting Bracket And Hinge

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Check lid in transition (C) to hood for displacement and correct if necessary (flush). Correction is made by inserting or omitting spacer plates (refer to Fig 3).

Fig 4: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

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