Trunk Lid: Disassembly

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Remove trunk lid latch.
1. Remove trunk lid latch mounting bolts (2).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Trunk Lid Latch Mounting Bolts
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2. Disconnect key cylinder rod.
3. Disconnect actuator connector and wire harness clip.
4. Remove trunk lid latch.
Fig 2: Removing Trunk Lid Latch
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Remove trunk lid key cylinder.
1. Remove key cylinder mounting bolt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Key Cylinder Mounting Bolt
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2. Disconnect key cylinder connector and wire harness clip.
3. Remove key cylinder.
Remove license garnish lamp.
1. Remove license garnish lamp mounting nuts (2) and bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Removing License Garnish Lamp Mounting Nuts And Bolt
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2. Disconnect license garnish lamp connector and wire harness clip.
3. Remove license garnish lamp.
Install in reverse order of removal.