Rear Lid Hinge
Rear Lid Hinge
Removing
- Remove the rear lid. Refer to => [ Rear Lid ] Rear Lid.
- Lift the locking spring - 2 - using a small screwdriver - 1 - and disengage the hinge on the gas-filled strut - arrow -. Now remove the gas-filled strut- 3 - from the ball stud.
- Remove the bolts - 2 through 4 -.
- Remove the rear lid hinge - 1 -.
Installation
• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Overview ] Rear Lid Hinge, Gas-Filled Strut, Stop and Rear Lid Overview.
Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:
- The bolt - 4 - is actually a fitting bolt and can only be installed into the rear hole in the hinge - 1 -.
- Install the rear lid. Refer to => [ Rear Lid ] Rear Lid.