Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair
LATCHREMOVAL
1. Open the deck lid.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the cover from over the latch on the inside of the deck lid.
4. Disconnect the connector (2) of the body wire harness take out for the deck lid (1) from the latch connector receptacle (3).
5. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the latch (3) to the inside of the deck lid (1).
6. Remove the latch from the inside of the deck lid.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch (3) to the inside of the deck lid (1).
2. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the latch to the inside of the deck lid. Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).
3. Reconnect the connector (2) of the body wire harness take out for the deck lid (1) to the latch connector receptacle (3).
4. Reinstall the cover over the latch on the inside of the deck lid.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. Close the deck lid.