Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

TRUNK LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING: Removing the balance spring without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Open the trunk lid fully and support it before removing the balance spring. Perform these procedures together with another person.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the trunk lid hinge, remove the rear package trim.




3. Remove in the order as indicated below.
1. Connector
2. Bolt
3. Trunk lid
4. Balance spring
5. Nut
6. Trunk lid hinge

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the trunk lid.

Balance Spring Removal Note

CAUTION: The balance springs are under high tension.




1. Carefully lift the balance spring by using a tape-wrapped screwdriver.
2. Remove the balance spring.