Installing Front Lid Seal

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lid Seal

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Information 

• Before replacing, check the existing seal for signs of damage (areas torn, crushed, etc.). If there are signs of damage, the seal must be replaced. 
• The seal is pressed onto the flange without any additional sealants. 
• During installation, the seal must not come into contact with hot engine components or adjacent units. This can cause damage to the seal. 

1. Unclip pneumatic spring at lid end and fit seal.
   1. 1.1. Unclip pneumatic spring -1-  at the lid end and pivot to the side -E-  → Removing Front Pneumatic Spring  .
   2. 1.2. Put on the seal -2-  from the top -F-  and place on the engine cover.
   3. 1.3. Pivot pneumatic spring -1-  back again -G-  and clip in at the lid end → Installing Front Pneumatic Spring  .
      Fig 2: Installing Seal

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2. Mount front lid seal.
   1. 2.1. Pre-position the seal according to the corner pieces -3-  and press onto the sheetmetal flanges -A-  in this area.
      Fig 3: Pre-Positioning Of Seal Corner Pieces

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   2. 2.2. Apply the seal evenly along the flange.
   3. 2.3. Position and press the seal without any tension on the flanges to the wing -B-  , lock mount -C-  and plenum chamber cover -D-  .
      Fig 4: Applying Seal Flange

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3. Check whether the installation is correct.
   1. 3.1. Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings and corner pieces -3-  for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.
      Fig 5: Pre-Positioning Of Seal Corner Pieces

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4. Close front lid.