Installing rear lid hinge
Installation Location
Scheme 211
1. Installing lid hinge
1.1. Inseat lid hinge -3- from the rear. see scheme 242
1.2. Screw on the two top fastening screws -2- slightly. see scheme 242
1.3. Position the lid hinge -3- according to the old marks, or position it in the center position if the relevant body parts have been replaced. see scheme 242
Note. You can check the center position based on the two top screw holes.
1.4.
1.5. Screw in the two bottom fastening screws -2- and then tighten all fastening screws -2- to the specified torque --> Tightening torque: 19 ftlb. +/-2 ftlb.. see scheme 242
2. Install rear gas spring > 559319 Removing and installing rear gas spring - "Installing" .
3. Install rear lid > 559019 Removing and installing rear lid - "Installing" .
4. Install rear window. Refer to 64 86 19 Removing and installing rear window - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Scheme 212
5. Install hinge cover.
5.1. Position and clip in the hinge cover -1-. (Scheme 211)
Note. To allow easier access to the pneumatic spring housing, the roof trim panel must be loosened slightly at the back once the following parts have been removed.
1. Remove rear roof trim panel. Refer to 70 85 19 Removing and installing rear roof lining - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
2. Remove D-pillar trim panel. Refer to 70 69 19 Removing and installing D-pillar trim - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
3. Remove rear grab handles left and right. Refer to 68 37 19 Removing and installing rear handle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .