Removal and Replacement

Trunk Lid:

REMOVAL

NOTE: Have an assistant help remove trunk lid.

1. Unfasten upper and lower retaining clips from damper stay.




2. Remove damper stay from hinge assembly.
3. Remove service hole cover from trunk and then remove electrical harness connector.
4. Support trunk lid so trunk lid will not fall when trunk lid installation bolts are removed.




5. Remove four trunk lid installation bolts and then remove trunk lid.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Have an assistant help install trunk lid.

1. Install in reverse order of removal.
2. Tighten four trunk lid installations bolts to just over finger-tight.
3. Lower and lock the trunk lid.




4. Check fit and adjust the clearance on all sides before tightening bolts.

Tighten trunk lid hinge bolts to 7 - 11 N.m (70 - 110 kg.cm, 61 - 95 lb.in)




5. Install damper stay.
6. Check alignment of the locking mechanism and trunk lid striker and align as required.

Tighten striker bolts to 7 - 11 N.m (70 - 110 kg.cm, 61 - 95 lb.in)