Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Trunk Lid Hinge Arm Replacement

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the trunk lid hinge arms.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the trunk lid.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:

- Trunk side trim panels, both sides Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Area
- Trunk lid trim Interior Trim Removal / Installation - Trunk Lid

2. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the trunk wire harness connector (A), then detach the harness clip (B). Remove the bolts with a TORX T30 bit, then remove the trunk lid (C), and pull out the trunk wire harness through the trunk lid.






3. Detach the harness clip (A) from the right trunk hinge arm. From both sides, remove the bolts, and release the hook (B), then remove the trunk hinge arm (C) from the trunk lid hinge (D).






4. Release the double-sided adhesive tapes (A), and detach the pins (B) of the trunk lid shield (C) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the trunk lid shield and the trunk lid seal (D).






5. Install the hinge in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Rub off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the shield, then clean the shield surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol.
- Apply a new adhesive tape (A) to the trunk lid shield (B).
- Before installing the trunk lid, replace the trunk lid insulation washers (C) and the trunk lid mounting bolts with new ones.
- Push the adhesive portions into place securely.
- Make sure the trunk wire harness connector is plugged in properly.
- If necessary, do the trunk lid adjustment procedure Adjustments.