Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Opener Cable ReplacementNOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat-back
- Trunk lid trim
- Trunk lid hinge cover
- Trunk side trim panel, left side
- Rear shelf under cover
2. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the latch (B).
3. Use a clip remover to release the clips (C).
4. Remove the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the opener cable bracket (B).
5. Use a clip remover to release the clips (C).
6. Remove the trunk lid opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
7. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.