86 21... Removing hinge bracket on rear lid

NOTE: Remove rear lid,
refer to 86 21... REMOVING LID
Remove gas spring, remove gas spring on hinge side only,
refer to 86 21... REMOVING GAS SPRING

Raise edge (1) of retaining clip (2) and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Fig 1: Sliding Retaining Clip Edge Towards Rear

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Remove plastic washer (1). Pull hinge bracket (2) in direction of arrow out of mounting bracket (3).

Installation:

There must always be a plastic washer (1) fitted on left and right sides of mounting bracket (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Hinge Bracket Out Of Mounting Bracket

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