In-Bed Trunk Lid Opener Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the in-bed trunk lid.

Remove the in-bed trunk lid latch (see In-Bed Trunk Lid Latch Replacement ).
Remove the bolt, then remove the in-bed trunk lid anchor cable plate (A) from the in-bed trunk lid.

Fig 1: In-Bed Trunk Lid Anchor Cable Plate And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the in-bed trunk lid opener switch connector (A) and the cylinder switch connector (B), then remove them and the cable clip (C).

Fig 2: Identifying In-Bed Trunk Lid Opener Switch Connector
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Remove the nuts securing the in-bed trunk lid opener (A).

Fig 3: In-Bed Trunk Lid Opener Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the in-bed trunk lid opener (A) by pulling it out, then pull out the wire harnesses (B) and the in-bed trunk lid cable (C) through the opening in the in-bed trunk lid.

Fig 4: Identifying In-Bed Trunk Lid Opener And Wire Harnesses
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Remove the foam tape (A) and vinyl tape (B) from the wire harnesses (C) and the in-bed trunk lid latch cable (D).

Fig 5: Identifying In-Bed Trunk Lid Latch Cable, Foam Tape And Vinyl Tape
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Remove the opener seat (A) from the opener (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Opener Seat From Opener
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Disconnect the in-bed trunk lid latch cable (A) from the opener (B).

Fig 7: Identifying In-Bed Trunk Lid Latch Cable And Opener
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Install the opener in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace the foam tape and vinyl tape with new pieces.
  Foam tape: Thickness 3 mm (0.12 in.)
  
  Width 40 mm (1.6 in.)
- Make sure the opener seat is installed properly.
- Make sure the in-bed trunk lid opener switch connector and the cylinder switch connector are plugged in properly, and that the in-bed trunk lid latch cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the in-bed trunk lid opens properly.