86 21... Installing seal for rear lid and side lid: Installation

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Always position end face of seal in a straight area only:

e.g. on cross-member or on upper hood ridge of rear lid.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Piping And Hood Ridge

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Suitable areas on side lids:

Upper and lower hood ridge.

Sealing lip of seal must point outwards.

After installing from inside and outside, check correct seating between lid seal and lid. Lid must rest without air on lid seal.