Spring Engaging Points

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Engaging Points

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Spring
- Engaging:
  -- With the lid closed, engage the spring first on the hinge side and then on the body side.
  
  -- On the left side of the vehicle, the spring eyes must face down on the retaining pins, as shown in the magnified section of the illustration.
  
  -- Up on the right side.
- Body engaging points:
  -- On the right side, engage the sprint at point -a-.
  
  -- On the left side, engage the spring at point -d- after installing the lid hinge end stop.
Retaining Pin
- Note the different directions for engaging the spring on the left and right.
- The spring eye faces down on the left side and up on the right side.