Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement).





Caution: The torsion bars are under spring tension. Use care when removing the torsion bars to avoid personal injury.

2. Remove the torsion bars (2) from the following components:

* The hinge (1)
* The vehicle

3. Lower the rear seat.
4. Remove 2 screws which secure the high mounted stoplamp.
5. Position the stoplamp in order to access the partition trim.
6. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* 2 carpet buttons
* The partition trim




7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* The retaining clip
* The hinge pin
* The hinge

8. Repeat for the opposite side, if needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hinge to the vehicle using the following components:

* The hinge pin
* The retaining clip

2. Install the opposite hinge, if removed.
3. Install the rear partition trim to the vehicle. Secure the trim with the 2 carpet buttons.
4. Install the high mounted stop lamp to the vehicle. Secure the lamp with 2 screws.
5. Raise the rear seat.




6. Install the torsion bars (2) to the hinges (1).
7. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Replacement).