Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Hinge Arm ReplacementNOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the trunk lid hinge arms.
- Take care not to scratch the body and trunk lid.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
- Trunk side trim panel
- Trunk lid trim panel
2. Disconnect the trunk lid harness connector (A), then detach the clip (B). Using a T30 TORX bit, remove the bolts (C), then remove the trunk lid (D), and pull the trunk lid harness out through the trunk lid.
3. Detach the harness clip (A) from the right trunk hinge arm. From both sides, remove the bolts, and release the hook (B), then remove the trunk hinge arm (C) from the trunk lid hinge (D).
4. Release the double-sided adhesive tapes (A), and using a trim tool, detach the pins (B) of the trunk lid shield (C), then remove the trunk lid shield and the grommet (D).
5. Install the hinge in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the shield, then clean the shield surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
- Apply the new adhesive tape (A) to the trunk lid shield (B).
- Before installing the trunk lid, replace the trunk lid insulation washers (C) and the trunk lid mounting bolts with new ones.
- Push the adhesive portions into place securely.