Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Luggage Compartment Lid Latch (76.19.25)

Removal

1. Remove trunk lamp assemblies.
2. Remove covers from the two trunk latch finisher securing bolts and slacken and remove securing bolts.







3. Remove latch finisher from trunk.
4. Release and discard the four trunk lid liner rear fasteners and position liner for access.







5. Release trunk open switch multiplug from retaining clip and disconnect multiplug.







6. Slacken and remove the latch assembly securing bolt.







7. Disconnect lock barrel link rod.







8. Disconnect lock motor link rod.







9. Withdraw lock assembly from trunk, release trunk open switch retaining tang and remove switch from lock assembly.







Installation

1. Fit and fully seat trunk open switch to lock assembly.
2. Position lock assembly in trunk and connect lock barrel and lock motor link rods.
3. Fit and tighten lock assembly securing bolt.
4. Connect lock switch multiplug and install in mounting clip.
5. Reposition trunk lid liner and secure with new fasteners.
6. Position lock finisher and fit and tighten securing bolts.
7. Fit and fully seat covers over finisher securing bolts.
8. Fit trunk light.