Install The Left And The Right Hood Hinges

Installing the engine compartment lid hinge, left 

• Position the hood hinge (3).
• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Hood hinge
  M8 screw
  	Tightening torque
  	28 Nm

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• Clip in the cable clip (1).
• Place gas spring (1) onto the ball head and engage the lock (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR ON THE RIGHT HOOD HINGE .
• Refer to INSTALL THE ACTUATOR ON THE LEFT HOOD HINGE .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .