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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 41358-A

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  3. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Seats
  4. Remove the rear shelf panel. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the rear shelf carrier. Refer to [ADD LINK]. [CHECK SPECIFIC VEHICLE]

    6. Object Number: 333514 Size: SH
  6. Note adjuster notch that torque rod is in for reassembly.
  7. Remove the rear compartment torque rods. Refer to [ADD LINK].

    8. Object Number: 552371 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nut (2) securing the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) securing the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.
  10. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 552371 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the nut (2) in order to secure the forward edge of the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m  (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the bolts (1) in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m  (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear compartment torque rods. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  5. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  6. Check and adjust the rear compartment lid for the following:
    7. • Fore and aft adjustment at the rear compartment lid hinge attachments.
    • Up and down adjustment at rear compartment lid latch, striker and hinges.
    • Torque rod free rise of the rear compartment lid.
  7. Install the rear shelf carrier. Refer to [ADD LINK]. [CHECK SPECIFIC VEHICLE]
  8. Install the rear shelf panel. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Interior Trim.
  9. Install the rear seat back. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Seats.
  10. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Seats.
  11. Close the rear compartment lid.