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Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair




Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door, SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) 4-door SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Rear seat side bolster Rear Seat Removal/Installation

- Front door sill trim, driver's:
- 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)

- 4-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area (4-Door)

- Kick panel, driver's side:
- 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)

- 4-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area (4-Door)

- Rear door sill trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Door Sill Area (4-Door)

- B-pillar lower trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - B-Pillar Upper/Lower Trim

- Side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area (2-Door)

- Trunk side trim panel, left side:
- 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area (2-Door)

- 4-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area (4-Door)

- Trunk lid trim (for some models) Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Lid (4-Door)

- Trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener Service and Repair

- Fuel cap adapter Service and Repair

2. Pull the carpet back as needed.

3. Release the opener cable (A) from the clips (B). Remove the cushion tape (C).

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4. While pinching the hooks (A) from inside the vehicle, remove the grommet (B) from the body.






5. Release the hook (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).

6. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from inside the body.






7. Detach the opener cable junction box (A) from the body.

8. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (B) from the trunk lid latch (C). Service and Repair

9. Release the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the clips (D, E).

10. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.

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11. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.

- Replace any damaged clips, and replace the cushion tape.

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