Body & Frame: Windows: Interior/Exterior: DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: DECKLID: Removal

1. Open decklid.
2. Mark bolt locations on inside of decklid to aid installation.
3. Disengage clips attaching wire harness and decklid release cable to decklid.
4. Disconnect wire connector and release cable from decklid latch.
5. Remove bolts attaching top of hinge to decklid. See Fig 1 .
6. With aid from a helper, remove bolts holding bottom of hinge to decklid.
7. Remove decklid from vehicle.

Fig 1: Decklid

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - DECKLID

2 - DECKLID HINGE

3 - DECKLID SPRING