DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate: Hinge: Installation

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Position the decklid hinge to the rear shelf and install the nut and bolt. Tighten the decklid to rear shelf nut and bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
With aid of an assistant holding the decklid, position the decklid hinge (2) and loosely install the bolts (1).
Align the decklid hinge with the reference mark made previously and tighten the decklid bolts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Clip the wire harness (4) to the decklid hinge.
Install the decklid hinge spring (3). Refer to HINGE, SPRING, INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable.
Verify fit of decklid and adjust if necessary. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .

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Position the decklid trim cover (3) and install the push fasteners (4).
NOTE:
The manual trunk release handle must be routed through the deck trim cover.
Install the pull handle (2).
Install the lower shelf panel and the push fasteners.
Install the trunk carpet. Refer to CARPET, INSTALLATION .
Install the rear shelf panel. Refer to PANEL, REAR SHELF, INSTALLATION .

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Position the decklid hinge cover (2) and install the push fasteners (1).