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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 255860 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the torque rods (1) from the rear compartment lid hinges (2). Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 255861 Size: SH
  4. Remove the fasteners securing the rear compartment lid hinges to the vehicle.
  5. Remove the rear compartment lid hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 255860 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear compartment lid hinges (2) to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 255861 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 255860 Size: SH
  3. Install the torque rods (1) to the rear compartment lid hinges (2). Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement .
  4. Install the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement .
  5. Adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary.

    6. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .

  6. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.