86 21 ... Removing Hinge Bracket On Rear Lid

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NOTE: Remove rear lid,
refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING LID .
Remove gas spring, remove gas spring on hinge side only,
refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING GAS SPRING .

Raise edge (1) of retaining clip (2) and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Fig 1: Sliding Retaining Clip

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Remove plastic washer (1). Pull hinge bracket (2) in direction of arrow out of mounting bracket (3).

Installation:

There must always be a plastic washer (1) fitted on left and right sides of mounting bracket (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Hinge Bracket Out Of Mounting Bracket

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