86 21... Adjusting Side Lid To Fit

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The following text describes how to adjust the side lid to fit at one mounting point as an example. Proceed in the same way for all other mounting points.

Height adjustment of side lid:

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

Installation:

Tightening Torque: Refer to 86 21 7AZ . See HOOD for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Depth adjustment of side lid:

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

Installation:

Tightening Torque: Refer to 86 21 7AZ . See HOOD for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 3: Identifying Gap

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

Fig 4: Identifying 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 5: Identifying Spacer Plate, 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 5).

Fig 6: Identifying Lid In Transition To Hood

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