Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

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. Open the trunk lid fully and support it before removing the stay damper.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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






3. Remove the trunk grommet in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.






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






5. Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and hinge with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect them, then remove the stay damper.

6. Remove nuts, then remove the trunk lid.






7. Remove the bolt, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Adjust the trunk lid. Adjustments