For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Mark the rear compartment hinge location to the compartment lid with a grease pencil.
- Disconnect the lid harness in the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment lid hinge nuts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
- Remove the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement .
- Mark the rear compartment hinge location to quarter panel with a grease pencil.
- Remove the bolts from the hinge.
- Remove the hinge from the quarter panel.
Installation Procedure
- Align the hinge to the alignment marks on the quarter panel.
- Install the bolts to the hinge.
- Install the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement .
- Install the rear compartment lid nuts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
- Adjust the rear compartment lid height adjustment by using an Allen wrench on the rear compartment hinge height adjustment bumper.
- Adjust the rear compartment lid height adjustment by turning the rear compartment lid overslam bumper by hand.
- Close the rear compartment lid.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
