LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 768 (Body Rear End) >> Repair Instructions >> Latch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Mark the position of the latch on the rear compartment lid.
  3. Remove the lock cable from the lock cylinder. Use a flat-bladed tool to spread the plastic cover (8) and pull down.
  4. Open the cable door at the top of the lock release box (2) to expose the remote release cable, if equipped.
  5. Remove the remote release cable (1) from the lock release box, if equipped.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compartment lid lock, if equipped.
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid lock bolts (7) from the rear compartment lid.
  8. Remove the latch assembly (3) from the rear compartment lid.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Compartment Lid Latch Components
    G01780721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.