[SpecRaceM5]

Best to have a second set of hands to assist. The lid weights a ton and can be awkward to remove by yourself. I typically start by removing 1 of the 2 screws on each side (4 screws total). Make sure to capture the shims and keep them in their correct position on re installation. Then I loosen the other 2 bolts and right before they are off I pop the clip off the strut. Then finish by removing the 2 remaining screws completely and sliding the strut off the lid. Re-installation is a bit more tricky but basically the reverse order with some alignment added on. Hope that helps. Oh and do yourself a favor and tape off the edges of the lid and the area surrounding the lid on the rear clam. This will prevent chips and scratches since you will likely rub the lid on the clam a little at some point.

Cheers,

Brian