Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

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BODY REAR END AND OPENER

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
- When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on trunk lid. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
- Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
- Trunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
- Trunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check trunk lid lock operation.
- After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.

* For Wiring Diagram, refer to TRUNK LID AND FUEL FILLER LID OPENER.

Rear Bumper Assembly
1. Remove screws securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. A
2. Remove screws securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia lower side. B
3. Remove trunk room trim.
4. Working from inside trunk, remove nuts securing rear combination lamp assembly, then disconnect harness connectors. D
5. Working from inside trunk, remove jack then remove nuts securing jack bracket. E
6. Working from inside trunk, remove bolts securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. F
7. Working from inside trunk, remove nuts securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia. G
8. Remove clips securing left and right rear bumper bracket assembly to bumper fascia. H
9. Extract rear bumper fascia assembly after removing the clamps securing it, and then disconnect side marker lamp harness connectors. J
10. Remove energy absorber.
11. Remove nuts securing bumper reinforcement to left and right bumper stays. K
12. Extract bumper reinforcement.
13. Remove nuts securing bumper stays, then remove the bumper stays. L




Trunk Lid Inside Release Handle

INSTALLATION
- Install in the reverse order of removal.