Hinges, Removing And Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Lid Hinge

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1. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
2. Rear Lid Hinge

   Removing:

   -- The >>D-pillar<< is removed on both sides. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

   -- Remove the >>C-pillar<<. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) and the grab handle (OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL ) on the respective side.

   -- Lower the headliner near the hinge. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEADLINER .

   -- Remove the rear lid hinge cover. Refer to Fig 2.

   NOTE:

   Support the rear lid to keep it from falling down and too prevent damage the rear lid or the vehicle body.

   -- Remove the bolts -1- from the rear lid.

   -- Remove the bolt -4- and nut -6- and then remove the hinge.

   Installing:

   -- Place the hinge onto the body and gently tighten the nut -6- on the roof frame.

   -- Then lightly attach the hinge on the side with the screw -4-.

   -- Secure the hinge with the screws -1-.

   -- Align the lid to the body on the left and right side and tighten the screws -3- to the tightening specification.

   -- Adjust the height of the rear lid to the roof and then tighten the screw -4- and nut -6- to the tightening specification.

   -- Press on hinge cover.

3. Rear Lid
4. Bolt
   • 21 Nm
5. Roof
6. Nut
   • 21 Nm

Fig 2: Rear Lid Hinge Cover

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-- Cover is placed on rear lid hinge.

-- Loosen side locking tabs on cover -1- and remove from hinge -2-.

-- Insert the tongue -arrow- behind the rear lid cover.

-- To install, position retainer tabs in catches on hinge arm and press opposite side of cover down completely.

-- You must hear the cover lock in place.