Removing
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-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .
-- Remove the cover -3-.
-- Depending on the equipment, disconnect the harness connectors -2 and 3- from the lid lock -1-.
-- Remove the bolts -4- and the latch -1- from the rear lid -5-.