Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Tools Required

J 41358-A Torque Rod Retaining Pin


Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement) .
3. Remove the rear shelf panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunshade) (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunshade))Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunshade) (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunshade)) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the rear compartment torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement (Service and Repair) .




5. Remove the fastener (2) securing the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.
6. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.
7. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fastener (2) in order to secure the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the fasteners (1) in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the rear compartment torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement) .
6. Check and adjust the rear compartment lid for the following. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment (Adjustments) .

* Fore and aft adjustment at the rear compartment lid hinge attachments.
* Up and down adjustment at rear compartment lid latch, striker and hinges.
* Torque rod free rise of the rear compartment lid.

7. Install the rear shelf panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunshade) (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunshade))Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunshade) (Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunshade)) in Interior Trim.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.