Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Hold Open Device Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Raise and suitably support the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid lock. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. If the vehicle is equipped with a remote rear compartment release, then perform the following steps:

* Feed the rear compartment lid lock release cable through the rear compartment lid.
* Unclip the release cable from the retaining clips on the rear compartment lid hinge.
* Remove the release cable from the rear compartment lid.

4. Remove the 2 bolts from each rear compartment lid hinge (2).
5. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid (1) from the vehicle.
6. Remove the rear compartment lid lock cylinder from the rear compartment lid, if necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the nameplate and/or the emblem from the rear compartment lid, if necessary. Refer to Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement (Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (V6HO Fender)) in Exterior Trim.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the nameplate and/or the emblem to the rear compartment lid, if removed. Refer to Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement (Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (V6HO Fender)) in Exterior Trim.
2. Install the rear compartment lid lock cylinder to the rear compartment lid, if removed. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair) .

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. With the help of assistant, install the rear compartment lid (1) to the vehicle. Secure the lid with the 4 bolts.

Tighten the rear compartment lid bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

4. If the vehicle is equipped with a remote rear compartment lid release, then perform the following:

* Feed the release cable through the rear compartment lid.
* Clip the cable into the retaining clips on the rear compartment lid hinge.

5. Install the rear compartment lid lock. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Adjust the rear compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment (Adjustments) .