Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the stay damper.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation.)

3. Remove the trunk side trim (LH). (See .)

4. Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid wiring harness out from the vehicle.






5. Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.






6. Pry out the connecting parts of the stay damper out of the hinge with a flathead screwdriver, then remove the stay damper.

7. Remove the nuts, then remove the trunk lid.






8. Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Adjust the trunk lid. (See Trunk Lid Adjustment.)