Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Tailgate Hinge Cover Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate hinge cover or the body.

1. Open the tailgate. Pull up the rear of the tailgate hinge cover (A) to release the inside hook (B) from the tailgate hinge (C).





2. Slide the tailgate hinge cover rearward to release it from the pin (D), and to disengage it from the rear end of the roof molding (E), then move the cover forward while lifting it. Close the tailgate, then remove the cover.

3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal.