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Removing and installing lid hinge: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge
G03129740Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Removing And Installing Rear Lid Hinge Components
G03129741Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
LID HINGE REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROCEDURE

No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
1 Retainer 4 Press out retainer. Press retainer in.
2 Pneumatic spring 2    
3 Fastening screw 8    
4 Hinge right 1 Unscrew fastening screws -3-  . See Fig 2 . Screwing fastening screws-4-3-14-  . See Fig 2 .
5 Hinge left 1 Undo fastening screws -3-  . See Fig 2 . Position left hinge -5-3-10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)-  . See Fig 2 .