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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1252083  Size: SH
  1. Open the luggage compartment.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the cable from the lock striker.

  5. Object Number: 1252078  Size: SH
  6. Remove the driver front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket and Rear Seat Back Replacement.
  7. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
  8. Remove the bolt and the handle.

  9. Object Number: 1252079  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
  11. Remove the cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1252079  Size: SH
  1. Feed the cable from the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment.
  2. Connect the cable to the handle.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1252078  Size: SH
  4. Install the handle with the bolt and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Object Number: 1252083  Size: SH
  6. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
  7. Install the front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket and Rear Seat Back Replacement.
  8. Connect the cable to the lock striker.
  9. Install the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement.
  10. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement.