TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Warning

• Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Open the trunk lid fully and support it before removing the stay damper.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the trunk lid harness connector, pull the trunk lid harness out from the cabin.

3. Disconnect the hooks, which secure the trunk lid harness to the trunk lid hinge.

4. Pry away the stay damper's band with a screwdriver.

5. Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and the hinge with a screwdriver to disconnect them. Then remove the stay damper.

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

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.)