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,

Fig 1: Identifying Lid Hinge With Bolt And Spacer Plate

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