Hinges, Removing And Installing, AVANT

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NOTE:

The rear lid drive units must be removed first on vehicles equipped with power lid actuation. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID MOTOR .

When installing, pay close attention to the tightening sequence for the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Lid Hinge (Avant)

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Bolt
- 21 Nm
Lid Hinge
Removing:

-- Remove headliner. Refer to Roof Trim Panels .

-- Remove the rear lid hinge cover. Refer to Fig 2.

NOTE:
Support the rear lid to keep it from falling down and too prevent damage the rear lid or the vehicle body.

-- Remove the bolts -3- from the lid.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and hex nut -4- and then remove the hinge.

Installing:

-- Place the hinge onto the body and gently tighten the nut -4- on the roof frame.

-- Then lightly attach the hinge on the side with the screw -1-.

-- Secure the hinge with the screws -3-.

-- Align the lid to the body on the left and right side and tighten the screws -3- to the tightening specification.

-- Adjust the height of the lid to the roof and then tighten the bolt -1- and nut -4- to the tightening specification.

-- Press on hinge cover.
Bolt
- 21 Nm
Hex Nut
- 21 Nm

Fig 2: Rear Lid Hinge Cover

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-- Cover is placed on rear lid hinge.

-- Loosen side locking tabs on cover -1- and remove from hinge -2-.

-- To install, position retainer tabs in catches on hinge arm and press opposite side of cover down completely.

-- The cover must audibly engage.