Rear Compartment Lid Interior Release Latch Handle Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Interior Release Latch Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).
3. Remove the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement).
4. Disconnect the cable from the lock striker.




5. Remove the driver front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) and Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement).
6. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
7. Remove the bolt and the handle.




8. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
9. Remove the cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Feed the cable from the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment.
2. Connect the cable to the handle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the handle with the bolt and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




4. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
5. Install the front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (Front Seat Replacement - Bucket) and Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement (Rear Seat Back Cushion Replacement).
6. Connect the cable to the lock striker.
7. Install the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement).
8. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).