Removal
REMOVAL
1. Open decklid in the rear tilt or service position Decklid Service Position.
2. Make sure the tonneau cover is extended.
3. Using two pocket screwdrivers or similar flat bladed tools, disconnect the right and left control cables from the screw drive assemblies (5). Push screwdrivers into release slots (4) in the screw drive assembly and press inward against cable sleeve. This will release the retaining tabs (1) on the cables allowing them to be pulled out of the screw drive assemblies (5).
4. Remove the roll pin at the bottom of the decklid linkage assembly holding the lower end of the screw drive. The roll pin is right by the (6) call out bubble.
5. Remove the C-clip from the top or pivot of the screw drive rod. This is located directly to the left of the (1) call out arrow.
6. Slide the screw drive rod out of the linkage bracket.