Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Place a prop under the rear compartment lid that will safely support the lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement).
3. Remove the hinge bolts.




4. Remove the rear window trim finish panel. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.




5. Remove the hinge to body nuts.
6. Remove the hinge.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the hinge and fasten to the body with the nuts.

Tighten the rear compartment hinge to body nuts to 25 Nm (19 lb ft).

2. Slide the hinge arm into the rear compartment lid
3. Install the rear compartment to the hinge bolts.

Tighten the rear compartment lid to hinge bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Install the rear compartment lid torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement).




5. Install the compartment lid.
6. Align the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment (Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment).




7. Install the rear window trim finish panel. Refer to Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.