Removing Rear Lid Hinge

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Position

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Lower the rear roof lining.
Remove rear lid.
Information
- Remove wire harness for tailgate from the point at which the roof joins the rear lid only.
1. 2.1. Detach wire harness for tailgate. → 972719 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIRE HARNESS FOR TAILGATE
  CAUTION:
  Incorrect handling of gas-filled shock absorbers
  - Gas-filled shock absorbers can burst
  - Risk of eye injuries
  - Risk of bruising
  → Gas-filled shock absorbers must be in idle state before removal.
  
  → Open the lid.
  
  → Secure the lid to prevent it from closing accidentally following removal of the gas-filled shock absorbers.
  
  → Do not use force to open the gas-filled shock absorbers because of their high internal pressure.
2. 2.2. Detach pneumatic spring at the top on both sides of the vehicle (another person is needed to prevent the rear lid from closing accidentally). → Loosening Rear Pneumatic Spring 559319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR PNEUMATIC SPRING
3. 2.3. Unscrew fastening screws -1- for rear lid and remove the lid.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Lid
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Mark installation position of hinge -1- for rear lid -2- .

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Installation Position
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Unscrew fastening nuts -2- .

Fig 4: Removing Lid Hinge Mounting Nuts
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Pull rear lid hinge up and remove it.