Gilly and CarolinaMBZ,
Got the hinge off. I did jack the car up alittle for clearence between the fender and the tire. All I needed was a 1/4 inch rachet, 8mm, 10mm and 13mm sockets. Tomorrow I'll go pick up the new hinge and BING good as new. Also, the tensioner adjuster came today so.......

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Richie
1986 300E