Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Latch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure

1. With a grease pencil, mark the location of the latch on the compartment lid.




2. Remove the lock cable assembly (8).
3. Unclip the cable door at the top of the lock release box (2) to expose the remote release cable, if equipped.
4. Remove the remote release cable (1) from the lock release box, if equipped.
5. Remove the latch cable assembly bolts (7).
6. Remove the latch assembly (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the latch assembly (3) to the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the latch assembly bolts (7).

Tighten the rear compartment lid latch assembly bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

3. Install the remote release cable (1) to the lock release box, if equipped.
4. Clip the cable door at the top of the lock release box (2), if equipped.
5. Install the lock cable assembly (8).