Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Luggage Compartment Lid Hinge
Removal
1 The luggage compartment lid hinge is a category B repair.
2
NOTE:
The luggage compartment lid hinge is manufactured from steel.
The luggage compartment lid hinge is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel.
3 The luggage compartment lid hinge is replaced in conjunction with:
- Luggage compartment lid
4 For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
For additional information, refer to Body and Frame
5 Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
6 Remove the luggage compartment lid. For additional information, refer to Luggage Compartment Lid Service and Repair
7 Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to Parcel Shelf Service and Repair
8 Remove the back panel inner trim.
9 Remove the loadspace trim panel. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel LH Loadspace Trim Panel LH
For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel RH Loadspace Trim Panel RH
10 Remove the retaining nuts to the luggage compartment lid hinge mounting.
Installation
1
NOTE:
Make sure the gasket is installed between the luggage compartment lid and the luggage compartment lid hinge.
Offer up the luggage compartment lid hinge. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.
2 Tighten the luggage compartment lid hinge retaining nuts.
CAUTION: Apply a suitable sealent to the luggage compartment hinge mounting plate to prevent water ingress.
NOTE:
Bolts are pre-coated to inhibit galvanic corrosion and can be reused only if the coating is not damaged.
Tighten to 17 Nm.
3 The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.