Removal

ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSIST GRIP






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





(b) Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
4. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

5. REMOVE SWITCH BEZEL (w/ Power Trunk Lid System)






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the bezel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY






(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the courtesy light.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Disconnect the connector.
7. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear combination light service cover LH.
8. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the rear combination light service cover RH.
9. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH






(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and cover.
10. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH






(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and cover.
11. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER






(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
(b) Remove the 10 clips and cover.
12. REMOVE LUGGAGE DOOR LOCK OPENER ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the screw and door lock opener.
13. REMOVE LUGGAGE DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and luggage door closer.