Lid Replacement - Rear Compartment

Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear compartment lid trim.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid applique.
3. Remove the rear compartment lid latch assembly.
4. Remove the rear compartment lid actuator assembly.
5. Remove the rear compartment lid release cable assembly from the rear compartment lid only.

6. Remove the rear compartment lid spoiler
7. Remove the rear compartment lid emblems.
8. Remove the screw (2) from the rear compartment lid ajar switch assembly (1).
9. Remove the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1) from the rear compartment lid (3) and disconnect the wire connectors (4).
10. Remove the body wiring harness from the rear compartment lid only.
11. Unscrew the rear compartment lid bumper (2) from each side of the rear compartment lid (1).







12. Mark the position of the rear compartment lid bolts (3) on the hinges (2) to aid installation.
13. With the aid of an assistant to support the other side of the rear compartment lid (1), remove the 2 bolts (3) from each side of the rear compartment lid hinges (2).







14. Remove the rear compartment lid (1) from the vehicle.








Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant lift the rear compartment lid into position.
2. Align the rear compartment lid (1) with the bolt holes in the hinges (2) and install the 4 bolts (3).
3. Align the bolt heads with the marks previously made. If no mark exists, align the bolts (3) centrally in their holes.
Do not Tighten the bolts (3) until after the lid (1) has been aligned.







4. Install the rear compartment lid bumpers (2) setting them fully in.
5. Carefully, close the rear compartment lid ensuring it does not contact the surrounding panels.
6. Adjust the rear compartment lid, if required. Refer to Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear on page 8-71.







Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Notice

7. Tighten the bolts (3) to the rear compartment hinges (2).


Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge bolts to.....10 N.m (88 lb in).







Important: When installing a new compartment lid, use mechanics wire to pull the wiring harness into position.

8. Install the rear compartment lid wiring harness from the rear compartment lid.
9. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1).
10. Install the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1) to the rear compartment lid (3).
11. Install the screw (2) to the rear compartment lid ajar switch (1).

Tighten the rear compartment lid ajar switch screw to.....2 N.m (18 lb in).

12. Install the rear compartment lid emblems.
13. Install the rear spoiler.
14. Install the rear compartment lid release cable assembly.
15. Install the compartment lid actuator assembly..
16. Install the rear compartment lid latch assembly.
17. Install the rear compartment lid applique.
18. Install the rear compartment lid trim.
19. Close the rear compartment lid.