Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the decklid.




2. Unsnap the drivers side wiring harness clip from the decklid hinge.
3. Disengage the decklid wiring harness from the rear shelf panel.




4. If the decklid is to be reinstalled, mark the location of the hinges relative to the decklid with a wax pencil or equivalent.
5. Remove the 1 bolt from each side of the hinge.
6. With an aid of a helper to hold on to the decklid, remove the remaining 2 bolts from the decklid hinges.
7. If the decklid is to be replaced, remove the wire harness from the decklid and reinstall the wire harness in the same position on the new decklid.







Installation Procedure





1. With an aid of a helper, position the decklid into place to install.




2. Snap the drivers side wiring harness clip to decklid hinge.




3. Install the 1 bolt on each side of the hinge snug.
4. Adjust the decklid to previous marks made or align with surrounding panels.
5. Install the remaining 2 bolts to decklid hinges and tighten.

Tighten the decklid-to-decklid hinge bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





6. Install decklid wiring harness to rear shelf panel.
7. Close decklid.