FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Trunk Hinges, 4D




Boot Lid Hinges, 4D


To remove







This method describes the left-hand hinge.
1 Protect the rear wing with a cover and then place a support under the boot lid.
2 Remove the clip securing the upper gas spring mounting and remove the gas spring from its mounting.
3 Remove the two nuts on the boot lid.
4 Detach the grommet hose from the hinge.







5 Remove the screws securing the hinge to the body
6 Lift off the hinge.

IMPORTANT
Make sure the boot lid does not slide down as this will damage the other hinge.

To fit







1 Position the hinge correctly.
2 Screw on the hinge to the body.
3 Fasten the grommet hose to the hinge.
4 Screw on the nuts on the boot lid.







5 Fit the gas spring.
6 Remove the support and protective cover.
7 Check the fit of the boot lid and adjust as necessary.