Lewmar low profile hinge removal

[tvorgitch]

I want to replace the seal on my Lewmar low profile hatch. I removed the covers on the hinge pins and I understand each aluminum pin should slide to the center to release the hinge, but there's a bit of plastic in the center that keeps this from happening. I don't see how I can open the plastic. What am I missing?

Thanks in advance for you assistance.

[Ron Hill]

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A thought

[tvorgitch]

Ron,

Thanks. Lewmar was very responsive, but unfortunately they gave me the wrong information. Since the rigid boom vang restricts the hatch, it's difficult to get a good view and my picture was not clear. Under better light I was able to see the plastic clips and pop them off.

After a few minute soak in PB Blaser, I had the lid off and was able to clean the gasket, hopefully fixing the leak. If not, I will replace the gasket.

Here is the type of hinge on my hatch: