Trunk Lid Opener Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Trunk lid trim (see step 2 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
- Trunk lid hinge cover (see step 3 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
- Trunk side trim panel, left side (see step 7 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )
- Rear shelf undercover (see step 5 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA )
Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the latch (B) (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Opener Cable Fastener Locations
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Use a clip remover to release the clips.
Remove the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the opener cable bracket (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Lid Opener Cable Fastener Locations
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Use a clip remover to release the clips.
Remove the trunk lid opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
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.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Opener Cable
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.