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Trunk Lid Panel

TRUNK LID PANEL

Trunk Lid Panel:






REMOVAL

1. TRUNK LID

1. Open trunk lid.
2. Disconnect trunk lid connector.
3. Loosen trunk lid mounting bolts to remove trunk lid from hinges.






2. TORSION BAR

1. Open trunk lid.
2. Using special tool, remove torsion bar from hinge link.

ST 927780000 REMOVER

CAUTION: During removal and installation, carefully handle torsion bar. It will generate reactive force.






3. Remove right/left torsion bars.

CAUTION: After the torsion bar is removed, the trunk lid will slam shut. Be careful not to get hit by the trunk lid.

INSTALLATION

1. TRUNK LID

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Install trunk lid with uniform clearance.

2. TORSION BAR

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Apply grease to rotating area of hinges and mating surface of torsion bar.

Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)