Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinge Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure






Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Open the liftgate and support.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
3. Mark the location of the liftgate hinges with a grease pencil.
4. Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the hinge to liftgate bolts.
6. Remove the hinge to body nuts.
7. Remove the hinges one at a time.



Installation Procedure






Important: New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.


1. Align the hinge to body alignments marks made in the removal process and install the nuts.
2. Align the hinge to liftgate alignment marks made in the removal process and install the bolts.
3. Install the liftgate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .
4. Lower the liftgate slowly and inspect the alignment. Align as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Tighten the nuts to the liftgate hinges.

Tighten the hinge to body nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Tighten the hinge to liftgate bolts.

Tighten the hinge to liftgate bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair) .