TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Removing the trunk lid stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the trunk lid stay damper.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Trunk mat (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid wiring harness out from the vehicle.

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4.  Pry off the trunk lid stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.

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5.  Pry out the connecting parts of the trunk lid stay damper out of the hinge with a flathead screwdriver, then remove the trunk lid stay damper.

6.  Remove the nuts, then remove the trunk lid.

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7.  Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid hinge.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Adjust the trunk lid. (See TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT.)