Decklid

DECKLID

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Use care when removing any component that is attached to the vehicles painted surface. Take the necessary precautions to avoid paint damage while servicing the vehicle.




1. Mark an outline of the hinge on the decklid for reassembly purposes.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (2) attached to the decklid.

CAUTION: To avoid paint damage, have an assistant help while removing the decklid bolts.

3. Remove the right side decklid retaining bolts (1).

CAUTION: To avoid paint damage, have an assistant help while removing the decklid bolts.




4. Remove the left side decklid retaining bolts (1).
5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the decklid from the vehicle. Set the decklid down on a suitable flat surface.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: To avoid paint damage, have an assistant help while installing the decklid.

NOTE: Loosely install the decklid retaining bolts until decklid has been properly adjusted for fit.




1. With the aid of an assistant, position the decklid on the vehicle.
2. Loosely install the two right side decklid retaining bolts.
3. Align the decklid with the previously outlined witness marks.
4. Connect the wiring harness connector (2) to the decklid.




5. Loosely install the two left side decklid retaining bolts.
6. Verify fit of decklid to vehicle body. Adjust as necessary.
7. Tighten decklid retaining bolts to 23 N.m (203 in.lbs.).