Repair procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to "TRUNK LID TRIM ")
Disconnect the trunk lid latch connector (A).
Disconnect the cable (B), then loosen the latch assembly (C) mounting bolts and remove.
Tightening torque:

6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Latch Assembly Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.