Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or using a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
Be careful not to scratch the body surface.

Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "TRUNK LID TRIM ")
Disconnect the cable (A).

Fig 1: Locating Cable
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Remove the trunk lid key holder (A) after loosening the nuts.
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 0.9 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Locating Trunk Lid Key Holder With Nuts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure that the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.