Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1453

23 - 14 DECKLID
DECKLID
REMOVAL
(1) Release decklid latch and open decklid.
(2) Mark hinge locations on inside of decklid to aid
installation.
(3) Disconnect the wire harness connector, if
equipped.
(4) Remove bolts attaching top of hinge to decklid.
(5) Remove bolts attaching bottom of hinge to
decklid (Fig. 2).
(6) With aid from a helper, remove decklid from
vehicle.
Fig. 2 DECKLID
1 - REMOVE BOLTS
2 - DECKLID
3 - WIRE HARNESS
INSTALLATION
(1) With aid from a helper, place decklid in posi-
tion on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching bottom of hinge to deck-
lid.
(3) Install bolts to attach top of hinge to decklid.
(4) Connect wire harness connector.
(5) Align decklid to achieve equal spacing on all
sides and flush across gaps.
(6) Verify decklid operation and sealing.
HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Support decklid with a suitable prop device or
block.
(3) Remove hinge bolts (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove hinge from vehicle.
Fig. 3 DECKLID GAS PROP
1 - UPPER HINGE BOLTS
2 - LOWER HINGE BOLTS
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hinge in position on vehicle.
(2) Install hinge bolts.
(3) Verify decklid operation and alignment.
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