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Deck Lid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Hinge: Installation

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  1. Place hinge in the mark outline of hinge on quarter panel trough and inside of decklid to aid in positioning hinge.
  2. Install hinge to vehicle.
  3. Install bolts attaching hinge to quarter panel trough.
  4. Tighten bolts to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
  5. Place decklid against padded block and hold it steady.
  6. Install bolts attaching hinge to decklid.
  7. Tighten bolts to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
  8. Install prop-rod to mounting studs.
  9. Install the gas prop-rod lock caps.
  10. Remove the padded block between the deck panel and the decklid.
  11. Close decklid.