Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

TRUNK LID


TRUNK LID HINGE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove trunk lid assembly. Removal and Installation.
2. Remove trunk lid stay from trunk lid hinge. Removal and Replacement.
3. Remove trunk lid hinge mounting nuts (body side), and then remove trunk lid hinge.

INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check trunk lid open/close, lock/unlock operation after installation.
- Check trunk lid hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- When removing and installing trunk lid assembly, perform the fitting adjustment. Adjustments, "TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment".
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of trunk lid hinge mounting bolts.