A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Rear Lid Hinge, Removing and Installing
Rear Lid Hinge, Removing And Installing
Rear lid hinge cover
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Place electric wiring or wiring for central locking system - 2 - into lower retainer of cable guide at cover - 1 -.
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Attach cover - 1 - for rear lid hinge from below between gas-filled strut - 3 - and hinge lever, and clip onto hinge lever at top so it engages audibly.
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Torx(R) bolt
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in.lb)
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Stop
6
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Pop rivet nut
7
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Torx(R) bolt
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in.lb)
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Stop
9
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Pop rivet nut
Removing and installing rear lid hinge
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Loosen nuts - 2 - at top on left and right.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Remove nuts - 2 - at bottom on left and right.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Lift rear lid off hinge.
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Remove bolts - 7 - at front and rear (2x).
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Loosen, but do not remove center bolt.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Remove hinge - 4 -.
NOTE: For easier adjustment of the rear lid hinge, use graduations (- 8 -) marked on the hinge and the rear lid.