Lid Hinge, Disconnecting

NOTE:

When Removing and Installing the rear lid (for example, when changing seal), do not remove lid from hinge.

Place a cover at back of roof to avoid paint damage.

Disconnect both hinges as described in the following.

Place rear lid with upper edge on cover.

When installing, the rear lid is secured with mounting pins -arrow- and therefore must not be adjusted.

Fig 1: Identifying Hinge -1-, Nut -2- And Hinge Arm -3-

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-- Remove electrical wiring from the rear lid or from body.

-- Remove nut -2- on lid hinge.

-- Remove the lid with lid-side hinge part.

-- When installing, tighten nut to 24 Nm.

Installing Spacer

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Installation

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1. Spacer
   • To install, slide bracket onto hinge arm and allow to engage -arrows-.
   • Press slide on spacer back until it contacts inner panel.
2. Hinge Arm

Spacer Installation Location

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer -1-, Axle -2-, Slide -3- And Roof Inner Panel -4-

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-- Slide spacer -1- sideways onto axle -2- and press onto hinge arm.

-- Press slide -3- in direction of -arrow- until it contacts roof inner panel -4-.