Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Use a grease pencil in order to mark the location of the rear compartment lid latch to the rear compartment lid for its location at installation.
3. Remove the rear compartment lid latch release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the nuts from the rear compartment lid lock cylinder release actuator studs.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector to the rear compartment lid latch.
6. Remove the rear compartment lid latch.



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.

Install the nuts to the rear compartment lid latch studs.

Tighten the rear compartment lid latch nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in)





2. Connect the electrical connector to the harness.
3. Install the rear compartment lid latch release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Actuator Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Close the rear compartment.