LaCrosse V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2005)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Hinge Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid
Removal Procedure
1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Use a grease pencil to mark the hinge to the rear compartment lid for the location at installation.
3. Disconnect the lid harness in the rear compartment.
4. Remove the rear compartment hinge to lid nuts.
5. Remove the rear compartment struts.
6. Use a grease pencil to mark the quarter panel hinge to the quarter panel. The mark will help you align the hinge at installation.
7. Remove the bolts that attach the hinge to the rear quarter.
8. Remove the hinge from the quarter panel.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the hinge to the alignment marks that was made on the quarter panel.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts that attach the hinge to the rear quarter.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the rear compartment struts.
4. Install the rear compartment lid nuts.
5. Adjust the rear compartment lid height:
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Use an Allen wrench to turn the rear compartment hinge height adjustment bumper.
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Turn the rear compartment lid bumper by hand.
6. Close the rear compartment.
