Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

DECKLID

REMOVAL

1. Release decklid latch and open decklid.

Fig. 1:

2. Mark outline of hinge on decklid to aid in installation (Fig. 1).
3. Disconnect all wire connectors from decklid latch and disconnect wire harness from decklid.
4. Place suitable padding between decklid and deck panel to protect paint finish.
5. With aid of a helper, remove bolts attaching decklid to decklid hinge.
6. Remove decklid from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position decklid on vehicle.
2. With aid of a helper, loosely install bolts attaching decklid to decklid hinge.
3. Align marks made on decklid previously to decklid hinge.
4. Tighten bolts attaching decklid to decklid hinge to 22.5 N.m (200 in.lbs.) torque.
5. Connect all wire connectors to decklid latch and install wire harness to decklid.
6. Verify fit of decklid to deck panel. Adjust as necessary.