Section 23 (Body - Interior & Exterior): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Hinge: 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.

Fig 1: Hinge

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Position the lower bracket of the deck lid hinge (1) to the drain trough on the vehicle.
Install and tighten the three screws (2) that secure the hinge to the drain trough. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Deck Lid
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Position the deck lid (1) to the upper hinge bracket (3) on the vehicle.
Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the deck lid. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
Reinstall the support cylinder onto the deck lid hinge. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/CYLINDER - DECKLID SUPPORT - INSTALLATION) .
Remove the fixture being used to support the deck lid for service and close the deck lid.
Adjust the deck lid hinge position as necessary to achieve proper spacing and operation.