Hinges, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear lid. Refer to REAR LID, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the hinge -3-.

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-- The following components must also be removed if the hinge is being replaced:

• Gas-filled strut. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .