Rear Lid Hinge

Removal

-- Pull cover -1- from lid hinge -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge

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-- Unclip roof frame trim -1- on outside.

Fig 2: Unclipping Trim From Retaining Clips

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-- Unclip trim -2- from clips -3- and remove them.

-- Remove the D-pillar trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

To prevent damage to paint, support and secure rear lid.

-- Remove nuts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts

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Fig 4: Identifying Ball Stud Hex Bolt, Removal

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-- Pull off gas-filled strut at hinge-side ball head pin.

-- Remove ball stud -1-, bolt -2- and nut -5-.

-- Replace seal -4- when reinstalling hinge.

-- When installing, tighten ball stud, bolt and nut to 21 Nm.

-- Adjust the rear lid. Refer to REAR LID, ADJUSTING .