86 21... Adjusting side lid to fit

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NOTE: 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 86 21 HOOD

Fig 1: Adjusting Height Of Side Lid

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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 86 21 HOOD

Fig 2: Adjusting Depth Of Side Lid

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

Fig 3: Adjusting Gap Of Side Lid

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

Fig 4: Checking Side Lid In Transition

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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: Checking Side Lid In Transition

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