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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 ION 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  2. Remove the wire harness rosebuds from the hinge arm.
  3. Remove the torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement .
  4. Remove the trim panel from the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 863811 Size: SH
  5. Remove the compartment lid hinge nuts.
  6. Remove the compartment lid hinge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863811 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 hinge nuts to the rear window panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the trim panel to the rear window shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Install the torque rods. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement.
  5. Install the compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  6. Install the wire harness rosebuds to the hinge arm.
  7. Adjust the compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .