Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Trunk Lid Opener/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS 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-back
- Rear seat cushion

2. Remove these items:
- Rear bulkhead cover
- Front seat belt lower anchor bolt (left side)

3. Remove these items:
- Door sill trim (left side)
- Rear side 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 fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B).
7. Release the opener cable from the clips (C, D), and remove the cushion tapes (E), then remove the fuel fill door latch (F) and the opener cable junction box (G) 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) and/or cable cushion (E) from the body, trunk lid and trunk lid hinge.
10. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel lid opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the opener cable.
11. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.