Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Replacement

NOTE:
- When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
- Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

1. Disconnect the key cylinder connector (A) license plate lamp connector(B) then remove the wire ring harness from trunk lid.
2. Loosen the trunk lid mounting bolt, then remove the trunk lid(C).
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.





Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
1. Loosening the trunk lid latch mounting bolts.
2. Disconnect the trunk lid latch rod.
3. Remove the trunk lid latch (A).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Trunk Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
1. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Trunk Lid Release Handle Replacement
1. Remove the handle cover(A).




2. After loosening the mounting bolts(C).




3. Disconnect the release handle cable (A) and fuel fill door release handle cable (B) then remove the release handle(C).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the trunk lid latch cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.

Key Cylinder Replacement
1. Loosening the mounting bolts, disconnect the rod(C).
2. Remove the key holder(B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Fuel Fill Door Replacement
1. Loosen the bolts, then remove the fuel filler door (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.

Trunk Lid, Fuel Fill Door Release Cable Replacement
1. Remove the following items.
A. Front seat.
B. Rear seat.
C. Front, rear door scuff trim.
D. Center lower pillar trim.
E. Luggage side trim.
F. Fuel fill door releas handle.
2. Remove the cable mounting clip (A).
3. After disconnecting catch (B), remove the cable.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely.





Adjustment

1. After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the hood by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2. Adjust the trunk lid height by turning the trunk lid overslam bumpers (B).
3. After loosening the trunk lid latch (C) mounting bolts, adjust the trunk lid latch by moving it up or down, or right or left.