Hinges, Removing And Installing, Sedan

Hinge, refer to "Hinge  " (See Fig 1).

Lid lock Spring, refer to "Lid Lock Spring  " (See Fig 2).

Spring Engaging Points, refer to "Spring Engaging Points  " (See Fig 3).

Lid Hinge Cable Guide, Removing, refer to "Lid Hinge Cable Guide, Removing  " (See Fig 4).

Spring Cover, Removing, refer to "Spring Cover, Removing  " (See Fig 5).

Lid hinge end stop, refer to "Lid Hinge End Stop  " (See Fig 6).

Hinge 

1. Door
2. Lid Hinge
   • Removing:

     -- On the lid side, only loosen the rear nut and remove both side nuts.

     -- Unscrew the tie downs on the lower luggage compartment side trim panel.

     -- Press the luggage compartment side trim panel toward the center of the vehicle, remove the bolts for the rear shelf and remove the hinge.

   • Installing:

     -- Insert the hinge under the rear shelf and secure it lightly using the nuts.

     -- Position the lid on the hinge and secure it using the nuts.

     -- Engage the spring and the gas-filled strut.

     -- Close the lid carefully.

     -- Align the lid sideways and lengthwise.

3. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
4. Nut
   • 21 Nm

Lid Lock Spring 

1. Brake Component
   • No replacement part.
2. Lid Hinge
3. Spring
   • Pay attention to the connection points.

Spring Engaging Points 

1. Spring
   • Engaging:

     -- With the lid closed, engage the spring first on the hinge side and then on the body side.

     -- On the left side of the vehicle, the spring eyes must face down on the retaining pins, as shown in the magnified section of the illustration.

     -- Up on the right side.

   • Body engaging points:

     -- On the right side, engage the sprint at point -a-.

     -- On the left side, engage the spring at point -d- after installing the lid hinge end stop.

2. Retaining Pin
   • Note the different directions for engaging the spring on the left and right.
   • The spring eye faces down on the left side and up on the right side.

Lid Hinge Cable Guide, Removing 

1. Door
2. Lid Hinge
3. Cable Guide
   • Unclip the retaining tabs -arrows- and remove the cable guide from the lid hinge.
4. Wire
5. Rear Lid Trim Panel
   • Removing. Refer to UPPER REAR LID TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and LOWER REAR LID TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
6. Intermediate Piece
   • Can only be removed after removing the lid trim.
   • Unclip from the lid.

Spring Cover, Removing 

-- Disengage the sides of the cover from the spring and remove it back from the retaining pins.

Lid Hinge End Stop 

-- To remove, press the retainer on the clip to the side.

-- Clip the end stop -2- under the rear shelf -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- The retainer on the clip must engage audibly.