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86 21... Installing seal for rear lid and side lid
Removing old seal:
Open lid. Grip seal piping with both hands and pull seal off hood ridge. Remove old seal over lid.
Push seal piping (1) by hand onto hood ridge (2). Using a rubber hammer, gently tap seal piping (1) as far as it will go onto hood ridge (2). Make sure piping (1) is evenly positioned especially in radii of hood ridge.
Installation:
Always position end face of seal in a straight area only:
e.g. on cross-member or on upper hood ridge of rear lid.
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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.