Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR

BACK DOOR HINGE : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or cloth to protect from damage during remove and installation.

REMOVAL

1.Remove back door assembly. Refer to "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove back door hinge mounting nuts (body side), and then remove back door hinge.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- Check back door open/close operation after installation.
- Check back door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- When removing and installing back door assembly, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment" Adjustments.
- After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of back door hinge mounting nuts.