Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer toRear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement) .
3. Disconnect the rear compartment interior release handle (1) from the rear compartment lid.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear compartment lid latch.




5. Remove the bolts securing the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.
6. Remove the rear compartment lid latch and release cable assemblies from the rear compartment lid.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the fasteners (2) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the rear compartment lid latch.
4. Install the rear compartment lid latch interior release handle to the rear compartment lid.
5. Install the rear compartment lid trim panel. Refer toRear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement (Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement) .
6. Close the rear compartment.