Body (Interior and Exterior)

Trunk Lid Assembly Repair Procedures

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
010203040508.86N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands from injury.
  • An assistant is required to remove and install the trunk lid.
  1. Remove the trunk lid trim. (Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
  2. Disconnect the trunk lid connectors and wiring harness (A).
  3. After removing the bolts, remove the trunk lid assembly (B).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 8.8 N·m

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the trunk lid latches/unlatches and opens/closes properly.
    • Adjust the liftgate alignment.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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