Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.

Detach the clips, then remove the trunk lid side cover (A).

Fig 1: Detaching Trunk Lid Side Cover Clips
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the trunk lid inside handle (A).

Fig 2: Loosening Trunk Lid Inside Handle Mounting Screw
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Remove the trunk lid overslam bumpers (A).
After loosening the mounting screw and clips, then remove the trunk lid trim (B).

Fig 3: Loosening Trunk Lid Trim Mounting Screw And Clips
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.