Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair

Hinge Replacement - Liftgate

Removal Procedure





Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

1. Open the lift gate and support.
2. Remove the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Service and Repair).
3. Mark the location of the lift gate hinges with a grease pencil.
4. Remove the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair)
5. Remove the hinge to lift gate bolts.
6. Remove the hinge to body nuts.
7. Remove the hinges.

Installation Procedure





Important: New hinge to body nuts must be used to ensure a proper seal.


1. Align the hinge to body alignments marks made in the removal process and install the nuts.
2. Align the hinge to lift gate alignment marks made in the removal process and install the bolts.
3. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate (Service and Repair)
4. Lower the lift gate slowly and check for alignment. Align as needed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Tighten the nuts to the lift gate hinges.

Tighten the hinge to body nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts.

Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

7. Install the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper (Service and Repair).