86 21... Adjusting side lid to fit

Height adjustment of side lid:

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

Installation: 

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 21 7AZ, see 86 21 HOOD

Fig 1: Adjusting Height Of Side Lid

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Depth adjustment of side lid:

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

Installation: 

Tightening Torque,

refer to 86 21 7AZ, see 86 21 HOOD

Fig 2: Adjusting Depth Of Side Lid

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

Fig 3: Adjusting Gap Of Side Lid

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

Fig 4: Checking Side Lid In Transition

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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 5: Identifying Spacer Plate, Mounting Bracket 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 (refer to Fig 5).

Fig 6: Checking Side Lid In Transition

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