Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

Compartment Lid Trim Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment lid.




2. Remove the screw (8) and the spare wheel stowage cover hook (7).
3. Remove the emergency rear compartment release handle (2) by pushing the wire up to release the ferrule (3), lift the wire free and push the cable back through the tunnel (4).
4. Push the cable through the compartment lid trim (1).
5. Remove the 17 push-in retainers (9) from the trim panel (1) on the rear compartment lid.
6. Remove the trim panel (1) from the rear compartment lid.
7. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the nut (6) and washer (5) from the rear compartment lid, if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the washer (5) and nut (6) to the rear compartment lid, if removed.
2. Position the trim panel (1) to the rear compartment lid.
3. Guide the emergency rear compartment release cable through the trim panel (1).
4. Install the 17 push-in retainers (9) to the trim panel (1).
5. Push the emergency rear compartment release cable through the tunnel (4) and install the ferrule (3) to the release handle (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the spare wheel stowage hook (7) and screw (8).

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Close the rear compartment lid.