41 62 519 Left Or Right Rear Lid Hinge Removal And Installation Or Replacement

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove and install panel for parcel shelf.  See 46 PARCEL SHELF TRIM PANEL .
• Remove and install gas-filled struts for rear lid.
• Remove and install panel for rear lid at top.
• Adjust rear lid lock.

Observe specified gap dimensions.

Release screw connections (1) on inner C-pillar.

Remove hinge.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner C-pillar Screw

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