86 21... Adjusting side lid to fit: Installation

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Tightening Torque, 86 21 7AZ.

Fig 1: Adjusting Side Lid

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Depth adjustment of side lid:

Release screws (1) and move side lid in direction of arrows.

Tightening Torque, 86 21 7AZ.

Fig 1: Adjusting Side Lid Depth

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Adjust gap (A) evenly all around and correct if necessary.

Fig 2: Adjusting Gap

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Check lid in transition (B) to hood for displacement and correct if necessary (flush).

Fig 3: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

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To align lid in direction of travel, you can install or remove a spacer plate (3) between mounting bracket (1) and hinge (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Bracket With Spacer Plate And Hinge

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Check lid in transition (C) to hood for displacement and correct if necessary (flush). Correction is made by inserting or omitting spacer plates.

Fig 5: Checking Lid In Transition To Hood

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