Section 179 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Liftgate: Hinge: Removal: Hinge
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release liftgate latch and open liftgate (1).
- Remove the trim panels as necessary from the side of the vehicle being serviced and lower the rear of the headliner to gain access to the liftgate hinge bolts. See REMOVAL .
- Support liftgate with a suitable lifting device in the full open position on the side of the vehicle being serviced.
- Apply several layers of duct tape on the outside of to roof across the gap to the liftgate to hold the liftgate in position on the side of the vehicle being serviced.
- Remove the two bolts that secure the liftgate hinge (2) to the liftgate.
- Remove the three bolts that secure the liftgate hinge to the roof header (3) and remove the hinge.