Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGEREMOVAL
1. Open and support the deck lid (1) with a suitable prop or block.
2. Remove the support cylinder from the deck lid hinge.
3. Mark the upper hinge bracket (3) location on the deck lid inner panel to aid reinstallation.
4. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the deck lid.
5. Mark the lower hinge bracket (1) location on the deck lid opening drain trough to aid reinstallation.
6. Remove the three screws (2) that secure the hinge to the drain trough.
7. Remove the deck lid hinge from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower bracket of the deck lid hinge (1) to the drain trough on the vehicle.
2. Install and tighten the three screws (2) that secure the hinge to the drain trough. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
3. Position the deck lid (1) to the upper hinge bracket (3) on the vehicle.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the hinge to the deck lid. Tighten the screws to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.).
5. Reinstall the support cylinder onto the deck lid hinge.
6. Remove the fixture being used to support the deck lid for service and close the deck lid.
7. Adjust the deck lid hinge position as necessary to achieve proper spacing and operation.