41 62 043 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Hinge For Tailgate
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Carry over schematic diagram to the relevant vehicle type.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TAILGATE
- Remove tension spring/spindle drive . See 51 24 351 REMOVE AND INSTALL/REPLACE SPINDLE DRIVE AT RIGHT (AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPERATION) , 51 24 350 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT SPINDLE DRIVE (AUTOMATIC LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID ACTUATION) or 51 24 325 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT TENSION SPRING FOR TAILGATE
- Remove PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch panel . See 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Open screw connections (1) on vehicle.
Remove hinge.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 41 62 2AZ .
ADJUST hinge together with tailgate.