Trunk Lid Removal and Installation (Sedan)

Trunk Lid Removal and Installation (Sedan)

Trunk Lid Components (Sedan)

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions related to the air bag system when performing the procedures described below could cause personal injury due to accidental activation of the air bag system.

Refer to Air Bag Warning Air Bag Warning
, and make sure that you understand all instructions before starting the service work.

Removal

CAUTION:

The torsion bars are repulsive. They may spring and cause a personal injury if removed carelessly.

Be sure to remove the torsion bars carefully.

1) Remove trunk lid trim (if equipped).
2) Remove trunk lid opener wire and trunk room harness from trunk lid panel (1).
3) Remove trunk lid attaching bolts (2) and trunk lid.






NOTE:
Handle removed trunk lid carefully. Dropping it can cause damage to itself and vehicle body.

4) Remove torsion bars (1).





5) Fold rear seat back forward.
6) Remove center pillar inner lower trims (1) and side sill scuffs (2).






7) Remove high mounted stop light (if equipped).





8) Remove rear seat side backs (1). Refer to Removal and Installation Rear Seat Removal and Installation.





9) Remove rear pillar inner trims (3), partition front trims (1) and partition trim (2).





10) Remove hinge attaching bolts (1) and take out trunk lid hinges.






Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following.

- Install torsion bars as following:

a Open trunk lid and hold it.
b Distinguish left side torsion bar (marking color: yellow) from right side torsion bar (marking color: blue) by marking color (1).
c Apply grease to rotating part "A" of torsion bar.

"A" Grease: 99000-25050 (SUZUKI Super Grease E)

d Install edge (2) of torsion bar to upward and fit end (3) to groove of right side hinge bracket.
e Install edge (2) of torsion bar to upward and fit end (3) to groove of left side hinge bracket.

NOTE:
Be sure to wipe off excess grease thoroughly as it may stain trunk interior and luggage in it.





- Fore-and-aft and right-and-left adjustment. Adjust trunk lid clearance by loosening trunk lid mounting bolts (2).
- Adjust trunk lid latch striker (1) so that striker shaft approximately aligns with the center of groove of trunk lid latch.





- Tighten rear seat bolts referring to Components Rear Seat Components.