Removing Tailgate Hinge Left And Right

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DOOR SILL COVER STRIP (ON ELECTRICAL REAR SEAT) .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (3RD ROW OF SEATS) .
• Refer to REMOVE RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS PARTIALLY .
• Refer to REMOVE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISORS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
• Refer to REMOVING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
• Refer to LOWERING THE HEADLINING (WITH PANORAMA ROOF) .

• Remove the seal plug (1) and sealing cap (2).

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  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Release the nuts (1) and remove the hinge.

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