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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 318869 Size: SH
  1. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the hinge at the quarter panel and compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts from hinge at the quarter panel.
  5. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318869 Size: SH
  1. Position the hinge to the alignment marks on the quarter panel.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the hinge to rear quarter bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear compartment struts. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Strut Replacement .
  4. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  5. Close the rear compartment.