Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment.
- Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
.
- Remove the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement
.
- Use a grease pencil to
mark the rear compartment hinge to body location.
- Remove the rear compartment lid hinge to body bolts.
- Remove the rear compartment lid hinge from the body.
Installation Procedure
- Align the rear compartment
lid hinge to the alignment marks on the body.
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.
- Install the rear compartment lid hinge to rear quarter panel bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge to rear quarter panel bolts
to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement
.
- Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
.
- Close the rear compartment.