OEM 2008 Cadillac SRX Liftgate Hinge

2008 Cadillac SRX Liftgate Hinge Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the liftgate hinges on 2008 Cadillac SRX?

  A: Before starting work open the liftgate to mark the hinge locations with grease pencil. You need to take out the grommet from the upper right side of your vehicle body before disconnecting both the electrical connector and washer hose. Move the grommet away from the upper left corner before unplugging both electrical cords. Steer the liftgate upward as you disconnect the liftgate support rods from their upper mounting points. Open the access panel doors under the header trim to take off the nuts secured to the liftgate hinge. Cooperatively take off the liftgate from the vehicle and detach the bolts locking the hinges to the liftgate before removing the hinges. Quicken installation by placing new liftgate hinges into the locations marked on the vehicle and fasten them to the liftgate using bolts before tightening the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). With support put the liftgate back in place and tighten its hinge nuts for installation. Put the access doors back into place in the header trim panel and reconnect the liftgate assist rods to their upper ball studs before taking away the liftgate support. Starting at the upper left corner connect both power connections. Place the grommet in its slot on the top left, then join the electrical connector and washer hose in the upper right corner before installing the top right grommet. Finally, close the liftgate.