Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

Luggage Compartment Lid

Removal





1
NOTE:
The luggage compartment lid is manufactured from mild steel.
The luggage compartment lid is serviced as a separate bolt-on panel, less its hinges.
2 For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
For additional information, refer to Body and Frame
3 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
4 Remove the loadspace trim panel RH. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel RH Loadspace Trim Panel RH




5 Disconnect the luggage compartment lid wiring harness.




6
NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the luggage compartment lid.
7
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the luggage compartment lid moulding. For additional information, refer to Luggage Compartment Lid Moulding
8 Remove the luggage compartment lid latch actuator. For additional information, refer to Luggage Compartment Lid Latch Actuator Service and Repair
9 Remove both rear fog lamps. For additional information, refer to Rear Fog Lamp Service and Repair

10 Remove both luggage compartment lid buffers.

11 Remove the luggage compartment lid wiring harness. For additional information, refer to Luggage Compartment Lid Wiring Harness Removal and Replacement

12
NOTE:
Where it is not practical to re-use the luggage compartment lid badges, they should be renewed, therefore removal is not required.
Remove the luggage compartment lid badges.

Installation





1
NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Offer up the panel and loosely install the luggage compartment lid hinge retaining nuts.
2 Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.
3 Tighten the luggage compartment lid hinge retaining nuts to 25 Nm.
4 The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.