86 21... Removing hinge bracket on rear lid: Notes

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

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

Fig 1: Sliding Retaining Clip

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