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Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair



Compartment Lid Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Pull back the left side carpet.
3. Remove the rear lid spoiler, if necessary. Refer to Spoiler Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the lid applique. Refer to Compartment Lid Applique Replacement - Rear () .
5. Remove the rear lock cylinder, if necessary. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the overslam bumpers, if necessary. Refer to Overslam Bumper Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the rear compartment lid to hinge attachment bolts.
9. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid.



Installation Procedure





1. With an assistant, install the rear compartment lid (3).
2. With an assistant, align the rear compartment lid to the hinges (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the bolts (3) that secure the rear compartment lid to the hinges.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Adjust the compartment lid as necessary. Refer to Compartment Lid Adjustment - Rear (Adjustments) .
5. Connect the rear compartment wiring harness to the body harness.
6. Install the spoiler, if necessary. Refer to Spoiler Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the lid applique, if necessary. Refer to Compartment Lid Applique Replacement - Rear () .
8. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the overslam bumpers, if necessary. Refer to Overslam Bumper Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the latch. Refer to Latch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid (Service and Repair) .
11. Reposition the carpet.
12. Close the rear compartment.