Replacing The Rear Lid Hinge Cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Clip, Hinge Cover, Grommet, Cover And Lid Hinge

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Clip
Hinge Cover
- Self-adhesive
  NOTE:
  Make sure there is no dust or grease on the hinge cover adhesive surface.
  
  Peel the protective film off the tape after installing the hinge cover.
- Removing
  -- Remove the clip and the rear hinge cover.
- Installing
  -- Install the hinge cover into the side wall frames. While doing this, the pins -arrow- on the cover -4- must fit into the eyes in the hinge cover.
  
  -- Push the hinge cover upward over the right tab next to the rear lid hinge.
  
  -- Push the side clips into the roof frame.
  
  -- Peel off the protective film between the roof frame and the hinge cover.
  
  -- Press the hinge cover on the roof frame using force.
Grommet
- Press into the side wall frame and roof frame.
Cover
- Self-adhesive
Lid Hinge