Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 507

FE12-0121b

3.

Pull the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Left) to the
right side to remove it.

FE12-0122b

4.

Remove the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right),
similar to the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Left).

5.

Remove the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

Installation Procedure:

Note

Install the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right)
first, and then install the left side spring.

FE12-0123b

1.

Install the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

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FE12-0124b

2.

Install the top left end of the rear compartment lid torsion
spring (Right) into the mounting hole.

FE12-0125b

3.

Attach the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right) to
the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

FE12-0126b

4.

Install the top right end of the rear compartment lid torsion
spring (Right) into the mounting hole first, then install the
rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right) to the hinge
and the body.

5.

Install the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Left),
similar to the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right).

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12.3.3.3 Hatchback and Hatchback Hinge
Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnect Warning" in "Warnings and
Notices".

1

2

FE12-0127c

1.

Open and use a suitable brace to support the hatchback.

2.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

.

3.

Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to

12.9.1.6

Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement

(Hatchback)

.

4.

Remove wiring harness connector 1 and rear window
washer hose 2.

5.

Remove the hatchback trim panel. Refer to

12.9.1.9

Rear

Compartment Trim Panel Replacement

.

6.

Remove the hatchback strut. Refer to

12.3.3.4

Hatchback

Strut Replacement (Hatchback)

.

FE12-0128c

7.

Remove the left and right hatchback to the hinges
retaining bolts.

8.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hatchback.

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FE12-0129c

9.

Remove the hatchback hinge retaining nuts, two on each
side.

10. Remove the hatchback hinges.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0130c

1.

Install the hatchback hinge retaining nuts and tighten.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

FE12-0131c

2.

Install the hatchback to the hinges and tighten the
retaining bolts.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Route the hatchback wiring harness to rear compartment
and connect wiring harness connectors and rear window
washer hoses.

4.

Install the body lock pillar upper trim panel.

5.

Install the hatchback trim panel.

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