Liftgate Hinge

Liftgate Hinge

• To protect the vehicle finish, apply several layers of masking tape on the top edges of the liftgate and around the liftgate opening prior to loosening the hinges.

Removing

- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of each liftgate hinge (2) in relation to the liftgate (3) and the rear header panel (6).






- Remove the rear header trim panel.

- Apply several layers of duct tape on the outside of roof across the gap onto the liftgate to hold the liftgate in position.

- Support the liftgate with a suitable lifting device in the full open position.

- Remove the two bolts (1) that secure each liftgate hinge to the liftgate as necessary.

- Remove the two nuts (4 and 5) from underneath the rear header panel that secure each liftgate hinge to the header panel and carefully remove the hinges as necessary.

Installing

- If necessary, paint the replacement hinges.

- Position the hinge (2) to the marks on the rear header panel (6) and install the retaining nuts (4 and 5). Tighten the nuts to 33 Nm (24 ft lbs).






- Align the hinges to the marks on the liftgate (3) and install the bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft lbs).

- Remove the lifting device and tape from the roof and liftgate.

- Install the rear header trim panel.

- Verify liftgate alignment. Refer to => [ Liftgate Gap Specifications ] Liftgate.