Rear Lid Lock, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel and rear lid latch trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Equipment version with closing assist motor:
-- If equipped, open the cover -1- for fastening the release cable -arrow-.
-- Turn the operating cable 90° in the -direction of arrow A- at the lever -6- and remove it from the cable bracket on the rear lid latch -5-.
-- Using a screwdriver -1-, secure the operating lever -8- on the opposite side -arrow B-.
-- Disengage the release cable nipple -7- from the release lever -arrow C- and free up the release cable.
Continuation:
-- Disconnect the connector -3-.
-- Remove the nuts -2 and 4-.
-- Remove the rear lid latch -1-. If equipped, to do so release the catches -arrows-.