Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat side bolster
2. Remove these items:
- Rear bulkhead cover
- Front seat belt lower anchor bolt (left side)
3. Remove these items:
- Front door sill trim (left side)
- Rear door sill trim (left side)
- Center pillar lower trim panel
4. Remove these items:
- Trunk floor
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Trunk side pocket (left side)
- Trunk side trim panel (left side)
5. Pull the carpet back as necessary.
6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B).
7. Release the opener cable from the clip (C), and remove the cable cushion (D), then remove the fuel fill door latch (E) and the opener cable junction box (F) from the body.
8. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the trunk lid latch (B).
9. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (C, D) from the trunk lid hinge.
10. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
11. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.