Tension Spring, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- With the rear lid open, first disengage the tension spring -1- at the bracket -2- and then remove the eyelet -3- from the mounting pin -4- on the hinge -arrow-.

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