Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement).
2. Remove the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Use a grease pencil in order to mark the quarter panel hinge to the quarter panel.
4. Remove the bolts from the rear compartment hinge.
5. Remove the rear compartment hinge from the quarter panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the rear compartment hinge to the quarter panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the rear compartment hinge to rear quarter bolts.

Tighten the rear compartment hinge to rear quarter bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement).
4. Install the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Adjust the rear compartment lid hinge as required.