RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Hinge Arm Replacement
NOTE:
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Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the trunk lid hinge arms.
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Take care not to scratch the body and trunk lid.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
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Trunk side trim panel
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Trunk lid trim panel
2. Disconnect the trunk lid harness connector (A), then detach the clip (B). Using a T30 TORX bit, remove the bolts (C), then remove the trunk lid
(D), and pull the trunk lid harness out through the trunk lid.
3. Detach the harness clip (A) from the right trunk hinge arm. From both sides, remove the bolts, and release the hook (B), then remove the trunk
hinge arm (C) from the trunk lid hinge (D).