Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

DECKLID HINGE

REMOVAL

1. Open decklid.
2. Mark outline of hinge on quarter panel trough and inside of decklid to aid installation.
3. Place a padded block between the deck panel and the decklid.

Fig. 63:

4. Remove the gas prop-rod lock caps (Fig. 63).
5. Remove prop-rod from mounting studs.

Fig. 64:

6. Disconnect spring (Fig. 64).
7. Remove bolts attaching hinge to decklid.
8. Place decklid against padded block and hold it steady.
9. Remove bolts attaching hinge to quarter panel trough.
10. Remove hinge from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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. Place decklid against padded block and hold it steady.
5. Install bolts attaching hinge to decklid.
6. Connect spring.
7. Install prop-rod to mounting studs.
8. Install the gas prop-rod lock caps.
9. Remove the padded block between the deck panel and the decklid.
10. Close decklid.