Q: How to Service and Repair a Liftgate Hinge on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: To install the new rear compartment lid hinge you need support from another person to remove the complete lid assembly. Remove the rear compartment trim pieces before dealing with the shelf trim. After removing the parts take out the extension pin and the hinge strap retaining pin then discard the pin. Unbolt and take off the hinge strap from its position. Your first step should be to put on both the hinge strap and a new hinge strap retaining pin. Reposition the rear shelf trim parts before putting the extension spring back in place. Two people need to help to put back the lid assembly after you put the rear compartment trim back into place. After that examine the rear compartment lid alignment then adjust it if needed.
Q: How to Service and Repair a Liftgate Hinge on Cadillac DeVille?
A: Start the hinge replacement by opening the rear compartment lid and taking it off. First remove the rear shelf panel before unscrewing the rear compartment torque rods. Use the J 41358-A Torque Rod Retaining Pin to help you put together the rear compartment lid hinge replacement. Unbolt the vehicle fastener that holds the front edge of the rear compartment lid hinge then detach both fasteners that secure the entire hinge. To install the new rear compartment lid hinge in place, thread the fastener at the forward edge first at 25 N.m (18 lb ft) and then complete the installation by tightening the remaining fasteners at 25 N.m (18 lb ft). Reassemble the torque rods into the rear compartment and add the rear compartment lid while checking if the lid aligns correctly plus if the torque rod moves freely. Reposition the rear shelf panel after replacing everything else.
Q: How to replace the liftgate hinges on 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.