Passport EX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
2. When installing the hatchgate glass, first attach the hinge to the hatchgate glass. Align the stud of the hinge to the hole at body while supporting
the hatchgate glass with two people at indicated positions (1), and then partially tighten the hinge to body nut (2).
After adjustment (refer to Adjustment) is completed, fully tighten the nut, hinge to body nut.
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Hatchgate hinge assembly for left and right sides from each other.
3. When installing gas stay assembly (1), first install the gas stay onto the rear quarter panel with fixing screw (2) and fastener (3) and then attach the
gas stay upper end to the ball stud by spreading the retainer with screwdriver, etc. Gas stay assemblies for left and right sides differ from each
other (The letter (4) L(LH) or R(RH) is embossed on the gas stay assembly.)
4. When installing hatchgate striker assembly, first partially tighten the fixing screw and close the hatchgate and tailgate. Then fully tighten the fixing
screw with the condition that the striker fits the hatchgate lock assembly at the tailgate. Make sure that clearance exists between hatchgate striker
and lock assembly.
After installation, again make sure that the striker fits the lock assembly properly.
5. Tighten the nuts; hinge to body (LH and RH)
Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb.in)
6. Tighten the screws: glass and hinge fix (LH and RH)
Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb.in)
NOTE: When installing the hinge to the body, exercise special care not to damage the body paint surface.
7. Tighten the hatchgate striker fixing screws.
Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb.in)