Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

The trunk has a two-height load floor structure in order to accommodate either the full size or space-saver spare wheel. When the space saver wheel is carried, a removable center floor section is recessed in the spare wheel well. For the full size spare wheel, the floor is a one piece full-width removable section. The trunk lid, front and side casings and floor are lined with moulded single color carpet.

The trunk lid is produced in two styles to suit convertible and coupe. For some markets, a warning triangle is located in the trunk lid lining. The trunk lid seats on a single joint, EPDM sponge, single profile bulb seal, mounted on the trunk flange.

Dedicated either to the coupe or convertible, the trunk lid comprises one piece inner and outer panels clinched and bonded together, with cosmetic bead PVC sealant applied to all clinch joints.




Hinge reinforcements and a lock striker mounting reinforcement are attached to the lid inner panel and combined hinge and gas strut mounting assemblies are secured by bolts to the inner panel and the tonneau/trunk flange at each side.