CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Hinge Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid
Removal Procedure
1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Using a wax pencil, mark the nut and the bolt locations on both the rear compartment lid and the vehicle body sides of the hinge being replaced.
3. Remove the strut rod on the side of the hinge being replaced. Refer toStrut Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (See: Trunk / Liftgate Shock /
Support/Service and Repair)
4. Remove the nuts that secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the rear compartment lid.
5. Remove the bolts that secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.
6. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear compartment lid hinge.
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolts in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.
Tighten the fasteners to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).