Trunk Lid Replacement
Trunk LidReplacement
NOTE:
- An assistant is helpful when removing the trunk lid.
- Take care not to damage the trunk lid and body.
- Open the trunk lid.
1. Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid opener cable. Remove the wire harness and trunk lid opener cable from the; trunk lid.
NOTE: Before pulling out the wire harness, tie a string to the end of it so you can pull it back in when the trunk lid is reinstalled.
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid.
3. If necessary, remove the trunk lid hinge.
NOTE:
- Remove the rear shelf.
- Remove the torsion bars with the torsion bar assembly tool.
- Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
- Adjust the torsion bars fore or aft with the torsion bar assembly tool as shown.
- Make sure the trunk lid locks securely.
- Make sure the trunk lid opens properly.
- Adjust the trunk lid alignment.