OEM Chrysler PT Cruiser Liftgate Hinge

Chrysler PT Cruiser Liftgate Hinge Parts and Q&A

• Hinge, Rear Passenger Side
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  Q: How to Install a Liftgate Hinge on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  To fit the new liftgate hinge, apply a coat of paint if that's required. Place the hinge on the roof header and set in the retaining bolts, tightening them by 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.). After that, put the hinge on the liftgate and only tighten the retaining bolts loosely. Fix the outer retaining bolts to a tightness of 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) and the center bolt to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.). Most importantly, take off the duct tape on both the roof and the liftgate. Make sure the liftgate matches the gaps between panels and is 7 mm (0.280 in.) from the car face, 6 mm (0.240 in.) from the roof header and 4 mm (0.160 in.) from the car side. In the end, reattach the headliner and trim panels when required.
• Hinge, Rear Driver Side
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  Q: How to Remove and Replace a Liftgate Hinge on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  The first step is to unlatch the liftgate by releasing its latch and open the liftgate to remove the trunk hinge. If required, take off the trim panels from the serviced side and move the headliner down enough to get to the hinge of the liftgate. Place a suitable lifting device under the open liftgate, secure it in the serving position and use duct tape to stick the gap closed on the roof. Unbolt the hinge to the liftgate, then unbolt it to the roof header and take it out. In some cases, you should paint the new liftgate hinge before you put it in place. Attach the new hinge to the roof header and add all your sail retaining bolts, tightening them until the design torque value of 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) is reached. Position the hinge onto the liftgate and add the retainers to bolt the pieces in place, after that tighten the two outer bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) and the center one to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.). Get rid of the duct tape from the liftgate and the roof after aligning the liftgate from the inner side until it aligns with the adjacent panels, with 7 mm (0.280 in.) to the front, 6 mm (0.240 in.) to the back roof header and 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the body sides. After that, fit the headliner and any necessary trim panels.