Hinge, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Lower the headliner near the hinge mount. Refer to HEADLINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- The headliner can now be lowered far enough so that the hex nut -4- can be removed without damaging the headliner.

-- Loosen the hex nuts -4- and bolts -2-, but do not remove them.

NOTE:

The roof edge and the upper edge of the rear lid are to be taped off to prevent paint damage.

For the following work procedures, a second technician must hold the rear lid at the bottom -arrow-.

The gas-filled strut -5- remains installed.

-- Remove the hex nut -4- and bolts -2-.

-- Remove the hinge -1-.