Power Trunk / Liftgate Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement).
3. Remove the rear compartment lid manual release handle. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Unclip the latch rod from the release actuator.
5. Remove the rear compartment lid release actuator mounting plate screws (2) from the lid.




6. Remove the electrical connector from the rear compartment lid release actuator.
7. Remove the rear compartment lid release actuator screws from the mounting plate.
8. Remove the rear compartment lid release actuator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear compartment lid release actuator to the mounting plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the rear compartment lid release actuator screws to the mounting plate.

Tighten the rear compartment lid release actuator screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

3. Install the electrical connector to the rear compartment lid release actuator.




4. Install the rear compartment lid release actuator mounting plate to the lid.
5. Install the rear compartment lid release actuator mounting plate screws (2).

Tighten the rear compartment lid actuator mounting plate screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

6. Clip the latch rod to the release actuator.
7. Install the rear compartment lid manual release handle. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement).
9. Close the rear compartment.