Remove Left Tailgate Hinge

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH REAR SIDE TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVE RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE STORAGE SHELF .
• Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER TO THE STORAGE BOX .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT UPPER SEAT BELT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE REAR SHELF .

• Lift clamp (1) slightly in the arrow direction using a screwdriver.
• Lift the ball socket of the tension spring (2) for the trunk lid off the ball hub.

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  NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.
• Release wiring harness (1) from the hinge arm (arrows) and set it aside.

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Loosen nuts (1).
• Remove tailgate hinge (2) downwards.

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