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 REAR LID MOTOR 1 AND 2 -V444- / -V445-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AVANT .

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

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Lid Hinge
Removing:

-- Lower the headliner. .

-- Remove the rear lid hinge cover LID HINGE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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 bolt -3-.

-- Tighten the bolts -2- on the hinge.

-- Align the lid to the body on the left and right side and tighten the bolts -2- to the tightening specification.

-- Adjust the height of the lid to the roof and then tighten the bolt -3- and nut -4- to the tightening specification.

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