Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Rear Hatch:

REMOVAL

1. Remove high-mounted brake light assembly.




2. Remove door trim.
3. Peel off the plastic door screen carefully by pulling it away gradually from the door frame.


NOTE: Removal of the damper stay assemblies requires that the rear hatch be well supported to permit it to remain in the open position so there is access to the hatch hinges. Have an assistant help in rear hatch removal.




4. Remove damper stay.
5. Remove the hatch.
a. Remove one bolt from the left and right-hand hinges.

NOTE: The last step in the removal of the rear hatch is a two-man job. Have an assistant help remove the hatch.

b. Remove the last two bolts from the hatch.
c. remove the rear hatch and secure it.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the rear hatch hinge mounting bolts.

Tightening torque: 18 - 26 N.m (1.8 - 2.7 kg.m, 13 - 20 lb.ft)




2. Install damper stay.

Tightening torque: bracket mounting bolts. 7 - 10 N.m (0.7 - 1.0 kg.m, 5 - 7 lb.ft)

Tightening torque: stud ball nut 15 - 23 N.m (1.5 - 2.3 kg.m, 11 - 17 lb.ft)

3. Install hatch screen.




4. Install hatch trim.
5. Install Hi-mounted brake light assembly.