Rear lid hinge, removing and installing

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Removing

Fig 1: Removing Cover For Rear Lid Hinge And Cable Guide From Rear Lid Hinge

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Remove cover - 1 - for rear lid hinge and cable guide - 2 - from rear lid hinge - arrows -.

Fig 2: Removing Outer Roof Frame Trim

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Remove outer roof frame trim - 1 - , for this purpose lift trim from retaining clips - 2 - after unclipping and guide tabs - arrows - around the hinge.
Remove D-pillar trim. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

NOTE:

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

Fig 3: Removing Nuts

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Remove nuts - arrows -.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Lid Bolts At Left/Right

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Remove bolts - arrows - at left and right.
Remove hinge.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

When installing, tightening torque 21 Nm.
Adjusting rear lid → Rear lid, adjusting .