Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear compartment lid latch.
4. Disconnect the lock cylinder actuator cable from the lock cylinder.
5. Remove the rear compartment lid latch to rear compartment lid nuts.
6. Remove the rear compartment lid latch from the rear compartment lid.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the rear compartment lid latch to the alignment marks on the rear compartment lid.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.


2. Install the rear compartment lid latch to rear compartment lid nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear compartment lid latch.
4. Connect the lock cylinder actuator cable to the lock cylinder.
5. Close the rear compartment.