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Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair



Hinge Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the torque rods (1) from the rear compartment lid hinges (2). Refer to Torque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove the fasteners securing the rear compartment lid hinges to the vehicle.
5. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the rear compartment lid hinges (2) to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).





3. Install the torque rods (1) to the rear compartment lid hinges (2). Refer toTorque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
5. Adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary.
Refer to Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear (Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear) .
6. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf) in Interior Trim.