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Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement (w Interior Release Handle)



Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement (w Interior Release Handle)

Removal Procedure





1. Open the rear compartment lid.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Release the locking tab (2) on the rear compartment interior release handle retainer.
4. Slide the release handle retainer out of the rear compartment lid "T" slot, in the in order to remove the rear compartment lid interior release handle (1) from the rear compartment lid.




5. Remove the lock cylinder latch release cable from the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.
6. Release the locking tabs (1, 2) on each side of the lock cylinder in order to remove the cable from the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.




7. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the rear compartment lid latch (4).
8. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the rear compartment lid latch (4) to the rear compartment lid (6).
9. Remove the rear compartment lid latch (4) and release cable (1, 5) assemblies from the rear compartment lid (6).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment lid latch (4) to the rear compartment lid (6).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the fasteners (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the rear compartment lid latch (4).
4. Install the rear compartment lid lock cylinder release cable (5) to the rear compartment lid lock cylinder.




5. Install the rear compartment lid latch interior release handle (1) to the rear compartment lid.
6. Install the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Close the rear compartment lid.