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).