REAR LID DRIVE UNITS Rear Lid Drive Unit -VX69- /Rear Lid Drive Unit 2 -VX77-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Remove the D-pillar trim panel. Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -5- and free up the wiring harness -4-.

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-- Have second technician support the rear lid. 

-- Lightly pry up the locking spring -2- using a small screwdriver and remove the rear lid drive unit -1- from the ball pin -arrow- on the body and the rear lid.

-- Remove the grommet -3- from the body and guide the wiring harness out through the opening.