Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment.
- Mark the position of the latch on the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the lock cable
from the lock cylinder. Use a flat-bladed tool to spread the plastic cover (8)
and pull down.
- Open the cable door at the top of the lock release box (2)
to expose the remote release cable, if equipped.
- Remove the remote release cable (1) from the lock release
box, if equipped.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the compartment lid lock,
if equipped.
- Remove the rear compartment lid lock bolts (7) from the
rear compartment lid.
- Remove the latch assembly (3) from the rear compartment
lid.
Installation Procedure
- Position the latch assembly (3)
to the alignment marks on the rear compartment lid.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the rear compartment lid latch bolts (7) to the rear
compartment lid.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Install the remote release cable (1) to the lock release
box, if equipped.
- Connect the electrical connector to the rear compartment lid latch,
if equipped.
- Press the rear compartment lid latch cable (8) onto the
lock cylinder until the retainer tabs are fully seated.
- Close the rear compartment.