Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure


Important: When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.


1. Remove the rear compartment lid strut. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Using a wax pencil, mark the retaining nut and bolt locations on both the rear compartment lid and the rear quarter panel of the hinge being replaced.
3. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge to rear quarter panel retaining bolts (2).
5. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge (1) from the rear quarter panel.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge (1) to the rear quarter panel.
2. Install the rear compartment lid hinge to rear quarter panel retaining bolts (2).

Important: Do not fully tighten the rear compartment lid hinge retaining bolts (2) at this stage.


Do not fully tighten at this stage.


3. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Install the rear compartment lid strut. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Check and adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment (Adjustments) .