Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement2-door
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items form the left side of the vehicle:
- Door sill trim
- Side trim panel
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Trunk side trim panel, left side
2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.
3. Detach the clip (A) with a clip remover, and release the opener cable (B) from the clip (C).
4. Release the fuel fill door/trunk lid opener cable (A) from the clip (B). Remove the fuel fill door latch (C) by turning it 90 °, and detach the opener cable junction box (D) from the body.
5. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable from the trunk lid latch (E).
6. Release the fuel fill door opener cable/trunk lid opener cable from the clips (G).
7. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend or kink the cable.
8. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Route the opener cable (A) beside the floor wire harness clips (B) correctly.
- Align the marks (C) on the cable with the cable clips (D) as shown.
- Replace any damaged clips.
4-door
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
- Front door sill trim
- Rear door sill trim
- B-pillar lower trim, without side curtain airbags, with side curtain airbags
- Left rear seat side bolster
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Trunk side trim panel, left side
2. Pull back the carpet as necessary.
3. Release the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the clip (B). Remove the cushion tape(C).
4. Remove the fuel fill door latch (A) by turning it 90 °, and detach the opener cable junction box (B) from the body.
5. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (C) from the trunk lid latch (D).
6. Using a clip remover, detach clip (E). Release the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the clips (F, G).
7. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend or kink the cable.
8. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) as shown.
- Replace any damaged clips.