Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Rear Lid Hinge, Removing And Installing

Rear lid hinge cover







- Insert wiring and tubing for central locking system - 4 - into lower recess of cable guide at cover - 1 -.
- From below, attach cover - 3 - for rear lid hinge between gas-filled strut - 5 - and hinge lever, and clip onto hinge lever - 2 - at top so it engages audibly.

Removing and installing rear lid hinge







- Loosen nuts - 1 - at top on left and right.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)
- Remove nuts - 2 - at bottom on left and right.
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)
- Prop up or secure lid in open position.
- Remove bolts - 5 - (2x).
Tightening torque: 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)







- Lift lid slightly and remove hinge - 4 -.

NOTE: For easier adjustment of the rear lid hinge, use graduations - 3 - and - 8 - marked on the hinge and the rear lid.

Removing and installing gas-filled strut







- Using screwdriver, push back retaining springs - 7 - slightly at both ends of gas-filled strut and clip or unclip gas-filled strut as desired.

NOTE: When removing or installing the gas-filled strut, push back the opened rear lid slightly beyond its normal position, being careful not to damage components.

Installing
- Clip in gas-filled strut at bottom first, then at top.
- Install with tube end of strut at rear lid.

Releasing gas from strut







- Clamp gas-filled strut in vice area - x -.
Dimension - x - = 50 mm (2 in.)
- Using saw, cut into cylindrical part of strut at point within first third of cylinder's length (measured from piston rod end of cylinder).

WARNING: Clamp only in the area shown; otherwise there is a risk of an accident!

NOTE: Always wear eye protection when performing this procedure. Cover the sawing area with a clean rag to contain any escaping fluid.