Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

559119 Removing And Installing Rear Lid Hinge






Preliminary work
1. Remove rear lid.
2. Disengage rear pneumatic spring at the lid.

NOTE: Only on the Coupe

3. Remove rear centre panel.

Removing rear lid hinge






NOTE: If the rear lid hinge fails to work properly, it can be replaced without having to remove the rear lid. In such cases, a second person is required to hold the lid open during the repair process.

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1-.






2. Remove the hinge -2-.

Installing rear lid hinge






1. Roughly align the hinge -2- according to the old attachment points.






2. Screw in fastening screws (body side) M6 x 16 -1- and tighten: 7.1 ftlb.

Subsequent work

NOTE: Only on the Coupe

1. Install rear centre panel.
2. Engage rear pneumatic spring at the lid.
3. Install rear lid.