Trunk Lid Removal and Installation

WARNING
^ Removing the balance spring without removing the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Remove the trunk lid before removing the balance spring.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the trunk lid hinge, remove the high-mount brake light and rear package trim.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal indicated in the table.
5. Install the rear package trim.
6. Install the high-mount brake light.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE
1. Carefully lift the balance spring by using a tape wrapped screwdriver.
2. Remove the balance spring.






NOTE
^ The balance spring are under high tension.