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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Place protective coverings over the adjacent body panels.
  3. Use a grease pencil to mark the hinge to the rear compartment lid for proper location at installation.
  4. Remove the wiring harness. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Wiring Harness Replacement .
  5. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid black rubber bumpers.
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  8. Remove the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 182217  Size: SH
  10. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid hinges to rear compartment lid bolts.
  11. With an assistant, remove the rear compartment lid from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear compartment lid black rubber bumpers.

  2. Object Number: 182217  Size: SH
  3. With an assistant, position the rear compartment lid to the rear compartment lid hinges.
  4. Position the rear compartment lid hinge to the alignment marks on the rear compartment lid.
  5. Install the rear compartment lid hinge to rear compartment lid bolts.
  6. Do not torque the nuts until after the lid has been aligned.

  7. Install the wiring harness. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Wiring Harness Replacement .
  8. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  9. Install the lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .
  10. Install the rear compartment lid trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
  11. Remove the protective coverings from the adjacent body panels.
  12. Adjust the rear compartment lid if required. Using an Allen wrench, adjust the height adjustment bumper at front of the hinge.
  13. Use an Allen wrench to adjust the height adjustment bumper at the front of the rear compartment lid hinges if necessary.
  14. Adjust the rear compartment lid alignment for uniform fit if necessary.
  15. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  16. Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge to rear compartment lid bolts.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid hinge to rear compartment lid bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  18. Close the rear compartment.