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Repair procedures: Replacement

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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.
  1. Remove the trunk lid trim.

    (Refer to Trunk Lid - "TRUNK LID TRIM ")

  2. Disconnect the connector (A) and cable (B) and then loosen the bolt and remove the trunk lid latch (C).
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  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Make sure that the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.