[As188]

Recently purchased the cargo protector and there was a set of hinges included. The instructions said to replace the existing cargo bin hinges. Does anyone know why? Instructions are at http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com/asistgc_1/diskdocs/1/T/P/1TP23.PDF. From a visual inspection the new hinges don't really look any different.

 

[ATC4USMC]

Got the same thing and didn't replace them. Works just fine!

 

[redrocker55]

Are the new hinges heavier duty in any way...look stronger, weigh more, higher spring rate to support the heavier weight of the cargo protector?

 

[jugdish]

the old hinges may shut unexpectedly, so they replaced the hinges with a stronger one.....

 

[Sinecure]

the old hinges may shut unexpectedly, so they replaced the hinges with a stronger one.....

This seems to make sense. I'd hang on to the replacements (put them in the trunk?) and replace them if/when the original ones fail/wear out.

 

[yeller]

I wondered the same thing. Thanks for putting some wording behind this. The dealer had no clue.

 

[As188]

I changed the hinges but they looked the same and seem to be the same part number; The lid feels a little stiffer on opening but hard to say if they really made a difference. Wondering if they were included because earlier production runs used a different part and Infiniti just include them by default with the Cargo Protector in case.

 

[N54tt]

Mine came with the cargo protector so I can't compare, but do the original ones hold the Lid open at even a very small angle or do you have to open it all the way for it to stay open.

 

[As188]

Yes they did hold it up at a small angle

 

[yeller]

Just swapped the hinges. They look exactly the same as the originals, same shape, color, stiffness, etc... The patent numbers are the same, however there is a single digit stamp that's different. Here are a few pics of the front/back. The hinges on the bag are the new ones.