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 holder connector (A) license plate lamp connector(B) then remove the wirering 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. Loosen the trunk lid latch mounting bolts.
2. Disconnect the trunk lid latch rod(A).




3. Remove the trunk lid latch(B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

TRUNK LID RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the handle cover(A).




2. After loosening the mounting bolts.




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.

TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip(A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

KEY HOLDER REPLACEMENT
1. Loosening the mounting bolts, disconnect the connector (A), rod(C).
2. Remove the key holder(B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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.





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.

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEAS HANDLE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the handle cover(A).




2. After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the releas handle assemble(C).




3. After disconnecting the trunk release handle cable(A), fuel fill door releas handle cable(B), remove the release handle(C).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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

TRUNK LID, FUEL FILL DOOR RELEAS 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. Disconnect the fuel filler door release cable from the release handle.
3. Remove the release cable(A) from the clip, and disconnect the fuel filler door catch(B), then remove the fuel filler door cable from the vehicle.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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