Removing Rear Lid Hinge

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Position

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Remove rear window → Removing Rear Window .
Remove rear lid → Removing Rear Lid .
Remove hinge cover.
1. 3.1. Insert a plastic wedge between the body and hinge cover -1- .
2. 3.2. Carefully unclip and remove the hinge cover -1- .
  
  Fig 2: Removing Hinge Cover
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Remove rear gas spring. → Removing Pneumatic Spring For Rear Lid .
On vehicles with an automatic rear lid, remove actuating cylinder. → Removing Actuating Cylinder For Rear Lid
Remove lid hinge.
1. 5.1. Undo fastening screws -2- .
2. 5.2. Remove lid hinge -3- to the rear.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lid Hinge And Fastening Screws
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