Section 23 (Body - Interior & Exterior): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: DECKLID: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the aid of an assistant, support and position the deck lid (1) to the two upper hinge brackets (3) on the vehicle.
- Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure each upper hinge bracket to the deck lid. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Carefully route the deck lid take out (2) of the body wire harness between the inner and outer deck lid panels.
- Engage the wire grommet (1) into the hole near the right hinge on the underside of the deck lid.
- Engage the two retainers (4) that secure the deck lid take out (2) of the body wire harness to the underside of the deck lid.
- Reconnect the connector (2) of the body wire harness take out for the deck lid (1) to the latch connector receptacle (3).
- Reinstall the cover over the latch on the inside of the deck lid. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/COVER - DECKLID LATCH - INSTALLATION) .
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Close the deck lid.
- Adjust the deck lid hinge positions and upper overslam bumpers as necessary to achieve proper spacing and operation.