Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

Trunk Lid

Trunk:

The trunk lid is of similar construction to the hood, consisting of inner and outer panels clinched and bonded together and PVC bead sealed. The trunk accommodates the spare wheel, the battery, an electrical carrier containing electrical fuses, relays and modules and where premium ICE is fitted, a compact disc auto-changer mounted on body bracketry. Carpet covered trims line the trunk and are secured by push-fit fasteners to the sides and front inner panel. The carpet covered, two-section, removable trunk floor provides access to the spare wheel and wheel changing equipment, the battery and electrical carrier. The floor board rests on the spare wheel, with the front and rear edges locating in blocks on the fuel tank backboard and the rear of the body. The support blocks provide for two floor height settings to accommodate either a space saver or full size spare wheel. A trunk seal retainer covers the rear of the trunk below the sill. Finisher panels fitted to the rear lamp units provide for trunk interior access to the lamps. The trunk lid underside is fitted with a removable moulded liner and two trunk illumination lights. Two gas struts fitted between the inner wheel arches and trunk hinges support the trunk lid in the open position. For some markets, a warning triangle is attached to a bracket on the trunk lid underside. The trunk is locked by a central latch and striker operated by an adjacent electrical actuator, via the central locking system, or by key operation of a barrel lock located behind the trunk lid badge.