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2 Door

Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

2-door


SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing 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:
- Side trim panel
- Door sill trim
- Trunk side trim panel

2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.




3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B).
4. Release the opener cable from the clip (C). Remove the cushion tape (D), and detach the clip (E) with a clip remover.
5. Remove the fuel fill door latch (F) by turning it 90 °, and detach the opener cable junction box (G) from the body.




6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the trunk lid latch (B).
7. Using a clip remover, detach the clip (C) from the trunk lid, and detach the clips (D) from the trunk lid hinge.
8. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
9. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the alignment mark of the cable to the clip on the bottom portion of the trunk lid hinge.
- Replace any damaged clips.