Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinge Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

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 Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear) .
3. Remove the rear shelf panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Without Sunshade) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Without Sunshade))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (With Sunshade) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (With Sunshade)) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the rear compartment torque rods. Refer to Torque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (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 Torque Rod Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear (Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear) .
6. Check and adjust the rear compartment lid for the following. Refer to Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear (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 Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Without Sunshade) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (Without Sunshade))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (With Sunshade) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf (With Sunshade)) in Interior Trim.
8. Close the rear compartment lid.