86 21 ... Removing Side Lid Hinge
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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 HOOD .