Trunk Lid Panel

TRUNK LID PANEL

REMOVAL

1. TRUNK LID

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the trunk lid release handle.
3. Loosen the trunk lid mounting bolts to remove trunk lid from the hinges.






2. TORSION BAR

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

ST 927780000 REMOVER

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






3. Remove the 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 the trunk lid with uniform clearance.

Tightening torque:
17.6 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lb)

2. TORSION BAR

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