Trap-Resistant Latch & Interior Release Handle Installation
1. Remove the 1OA BODY fuse from instrument panel fuse block.2. Open decklid.
3. Remove decklid latch retaining bolts.
4. Disconnect vehicle interior release cable.
5. For Sedans, disconnect lock cylinder rod from latch. For Coupes, remove lock cylinder rod from vehicle.
6. Disconnect electrical connectors.
7. Remove existing decklid latch and discard.
8. Cut out center of interior release handle template and place over interior release handle.
9. Select hole locations on template for appropriate vehicle type and model year.
10. Mark hole location(s) on release handle as shown on template.
11. Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) hole at marks on handle.
12. Install decklid lock cylinder rod to lock cylinder and new latch.
^ For Coupes, install new lock cylinder rod (included in kit).
^ For Sedans, use grinder or wire cutter and carefully remove 2 mm (5/64 in.) of length from latch end of existing lock cylinder rod.
IMPORTANT:
Vehicles equipped with or without the remote keyless entry (RKE) feature use the same trap-resistant latch that is included in the kit. This latch will function properly on all vehicles.
13. Reconnect vehicle interior release cable end fitting into lower slot of new trap-resistant latch, and clip cable conduit to latch housing.
14. Insert release handle cable end fitting into upper slot of new trap-resistant latch, and clip cable conduit to latch housing.
15. Install trap-resistant latch-to-decklid retaining bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
16. Connect cable end fitting to release handle lever on back side of release handle.
17. Connect cable conduit to release handle housing.
18. If not already connected, connect release handle wiring harness (included in kit) to release handle.
IMPORTANT:
Due to stiffness of cable conduit, it may be necessary to pre-bend cable conduit prior to handle installation.
19. Align handle to decklid sheet metal as shown on appropriate model year illustration.
20. Using the release handle as a template, mark one hole location on decklid sheet metal.
2000 S-Series Sedans
2000 S-Series Coupes
NOTICE:
If drill bit is allowed to drill into sheet metal at a depth greater than 6.5 mm (1/4 in.), outer surface of exterior panel may be penetrated.
IMPORTANT:
Due to stiffness of cable conduit, it may be necessary to pre-bend cable conduit prior to handle installation.
21. Center-punch and drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) hole at mark on decklid.
22. Install release handle with one release handle-to-decklid fastener (P/N 11515005 included in kit).
Torque: 2.6 N.m (23 in-lbs)
23. Using interior release handle as a template, align release handle to decklid according to appropriate model year illustration selected from step 20.
24. Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) holes at remaining attachment locations and install remaining release handle-to-decklid fasteners (P/N 11515005 included in kit).
Torque: 2.6 N.m (23 in-lbs)
25. Install cable clip to release handle cable.
IMPORTANT:
Cable clip must be installed to the decklid inner sheet metal panel in a location that Will allow clip to fully seat in the space between inner and outer decklid sheet metal.
26. Mark a position on decklid inner panel that will allow cable clip to fully seat in decklid sheet metal. Position release handle cable clip as close as possible to center of cable.
NOTICE:
If drill bit is allowed to drill into sheet metal at a depth greater than 6.5 mm (1/4 in.), outer surface of exterior panel may be penetrated.
27. Center-punch and drill 6.5 mm (1/4 in.) hole at mark on inner panel.
28. Apply 3M(R) WINDO-WELD Primer (P/N 08643) or equivalent to bare metal edges of hole.
29. Install release handle cable and cable clip to decklid.