Section 23 (Body - Interior & Exterior): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Hinge: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Deck Lid

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Open and support the deck lid (1) with a suitable prop or block.
Remove the support cylinder from the deck lid hinge. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/CYLINDER - DECKLID SUPPORT - REMOVAL) .
Mark the upper hinge bracket (3) location on the deck lid inner panel to aid reinstallation.
Remove the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the deck lid.

Fig 2: Hinge
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Mark the lower hinge bracket (1) location on the deck lid opening drain trough to aid reinstallation.
Remove the three screws (2) that secure the hinge to the drain trough.
Remove the deck lid hinge from the vehicle.