Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Place the protective coverings over the adjacent body panels.
- Disconnect all of the electrical connectors to the electrical components attached to the rear compartment lid (3).
- Tie a string to the wire harness. Allow an ample amount of string in order feed the wire harness back through the rear compartment lid (3).
- Pull the wire harness out of the rear compartment lid (3). Untie the string leaving it in the lid.
- Remove the bolts (2) from the hinges (1).
- Remove the rear compartment lid (3) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Align the rear compartment lid (3) to the hinges (1).
- Install the bolts (2) to the hinges (1).
- Attach the string to the wire harness and pull the string through the rear compartment (3) lid until the wire harness is in position.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the electrical components attached to the rear compartment lid (3).
- Remove the protective coverings from the adjacent body panels.
- Close 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.
Tighten
Tighten the lid hinge bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Important: When you install the new compartment lid, use mechanic wire in order to pull the wire harness through the lid.
