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Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair





Replacement

Trunk Lid Assembly Replacement
1. Detach the clips, then remove the trunk trim (A).

NOTE:
- When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
- Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.




2. Disconnect the connectors.
3. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the trunk lid (B).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Key Holder Replacement
1. Remove the trunk lid trim.
2. Disconnect the inside handle cable (A), then loosen the key holder (B) mounting bolts and remove.




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
1. Remove the trunk lid trim.
2. Disconnect the cable (A).
3. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the latch assembly (B).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Trunk Lid Panel Replacement
1. Remove the trunk lid trim.
2. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).




3. Remove the trunk lid panel (A).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Adjustment

1. After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid (B) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. Adjust the trunk lid height by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (D).
3. After loosening the trunk lid striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the trunk lid strike by moving it up or down, or right or left.