Trunk / Liftgate Motor: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Rear Lid Release Motor







Removing rear lid release motor
Remove lining for rear lid.







1. Press connectors -arrow- together and pull out plug.







2. Pull control rod out of lid release.
3. Undo the three fastening screws on the motor.







4. Remove motor from the mounting point by lifting up and then pulling out to the side.

Installing rear lid release motor







1. Insert motor from the side and use both fastening screws to engage and position it in the mounting point.







2. Clip control rod into the lid release.
3. Tighten fastening screws.







4. Press the electric plug into the motor until it clicks into place.

Install lining for rear lid.


Emergency operation mechanism for rear lid release
Access through the rear seat area:







1. Remove lid release cover using a plastic spatula.
2. Actuate lid release in -Arrow- direction.