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Spring Engaging Points

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Fig 1: Identifying Spring Engaging Points
GWWA55-10334Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. 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.

  2. 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.