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Liftgate Hinge: Removal

  1. Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
  2. Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in the full open position.
  3. Apply several layers of duct tape on the outside of to roof across the gap to the lift gate to hold the liftgate in position.
  4. Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof header.
  5. Remove bolts attaching hinge to liftgate. See Fig 1.
  6. Remove hinge from vehicle.
Fig 1: LIFTGATE HINGE
GC0022437Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - LIFTGATE HINGE
3 - LIFTGATE OPENING