Interior & Exterior: DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Hinge: Installation
- Place hinge in the mark outline of hinge on quarter panel trough and inside of decklid to aid in positioning hinge.
- Install hinge to vehicle.
- Install bolts attaching hinge to quarter panel trough.
- Tighten bolts to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
- Place decklid against padded block and hold it steady.
- Install bolts attaching hinge to decklid.
- Tighten bolts to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
- Install prop-rod to mounting studs.
- Install the gas prop-rod lock caps.
- Remove the padded block between the deck panel and the decklid.
- Close decklid.