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Trunk Lid Opener

1. TRUNK LID
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Disconnect trunk lid harness connector.




3. Remove trunk lid mounting bolts and detach trunk lid from hinges.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

2. TORSION BAR




1. Open trunk lid. Remove torsion bars from hinge links using ST.
ST 927780000 REMOVER

CAUTION: Be careful because torsion bar quickly swings back when released.

2. Remove the left and right torsion bars.

WARNING: Be careful because trunk lid drops under its own weight when torsion bars are removed.

3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply a coat of grease to the rotary section of hinges and contact surfaces of torsion bars.

3. TRUNK LID LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove rod of lock assembly from rod holder of key lock assembly.
2. Remove lock assembly cover (A).




3. Remove nuts which hold lock assembly and remove lock assembly (B).
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Apply grease to sliding surfaces of lock assembly and striker.

4. TRUNK LID OPENER
1. Remove rear seats, center pillar lower cover, floor mat, rear arch cover and side sill cover (on the driver's side).
2. Remove all clips which hold cable.
3. Disconnect cable from pull handle assembly.
4. Remove bolts and detach pull handle assembly.
5. Loosen bolts which hold lock assembly, and remove it.




6. Remove striker from trunk lid.
7. Disconnect cable from striker.

NOTE: Be careful not to bend or break cable.

8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When installing cover to pull handle assembly, observe the following:
- Be careful not to catch harness.
- Engage pull handle assembly pawls firmly.

NOTE: After installing opener cable, ensure it moves smoothly.