Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Trunk lid hinge assembly

Removal




1. Remove trunk lid, Refer to "Trunk lid".
2. Remove the trunk lid balance spring.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seatback. Refer to "Seat".
4. Remove high-mounted brake light assembly. Refer to "Exterior lights".
5. Remove package trim and C-pillar trim. Refer to "Trim".




6. Remove six trunk lid hinge installation nuts, and then remove trunk lid hinge assembly.

Installation

NOTE: Have an assistant help install trunk lid hinge.

1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Tighten trunk lid hinge installation nut.

Tighten trunk lid hinge nuts to 78 - 113 lb-ft (9 - 13 N.m, 90 - 130 kg-m)

3. Install trunk lid.