Nitro 2WD V6-4.0L (2007)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Apply body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface. Align hinges with the installation reference marks made previously.
2. Remove the block under the lift gate and install the hinge (1) to the vehicle.
3. Install the bolts (4) to the hinge (1) at the body location and tighten bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the nuts (3) to the hinge (1) at the body location and tighten nuts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the bolts (2) to the hinge (1) at the lift gate location and tighten bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
6. Adjust as necessary.
7. Install the headliner molding (3) to the body by sliding the tab (1) on the right side into the quarter trim molding.
8. Pull down at the center of the headliner molding (3) only enough to allow the tab (2) to be slide into the other side of the quarter trim molding.
9. Using hand pressure snap the remaining clips (4) into place.
10. Close the lift gate.
