Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR

BACK DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove back door assembly. Refer to "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
2.Remove upper side of back door weather-strip. Refer to "BACK DOOR WEATHER-STRIP : Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
3.Remove rear assist grips (LH and RH) and mounting clips for rear portion of headlining, and then remove rear portion of headlining. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.





4.Remove insulator (A).
5.Remove back door hinge mounting nuts (body side), and then remove back door hinge.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:
- After installation, check back door open/close, lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.





- Check back door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.