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 wire harness rosebuds from the hinge arm.
3. Remove the torque rods. Refer to Torque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the trim panel from the rear window. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production)) in Interior Trim.




5. Remove the compartment lid hinge nuts.
6. Remove the compartment lid hinge.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the hinge nuts to the rear window panel.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the trim panel to the rear window shelf. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Late Production)) in Interior Trim.
4. Install the torque rods. Refer to Torque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the compartment lid. Refer to Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the wire harness rosebuds to the hinge arm.
7. Adjust the compartment lid. Refer to Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear (Adjustments) .