Remove Trunk Lid

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT ON TRUNK LID .
• Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVE THE CENTER TAILGATE TRIM STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVE REAR VIEW CAMERA .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRUNK LID HANDLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TAIL LIGHTS FROM THE TRUNK LID .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM PANEL OF THE TAILGATE HINGE ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH STOP PADS .
• Refer to REMOVE STRIKER FOR TAILGATE LATCH .
• Refer to REMOVING THE EMBLEM .

• Feed out cable (1) for rearview camera from the trunk lid.

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• Unlock lugs (1).
• Remove buzzer (2) and release plug connection.

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• Loosen harness (1) at the marked locations and set it aside.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Mechanical effects. 
  Paint damage. 

  • Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
  • Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove trunk lid (2).