Section 79 (Interior & Exterior (1 Of 2)): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: DECKLID: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Release the decklid latch and open the decklid (3).
- Remove the decklid trim panel (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/PANEL-TRIM - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect the decklid wire harness from the body wire harness.
- Support decklid with a suitable lifting device and disengage the clips that secure the gas prop rods (1) to the decklid. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/PROP ROD-GAS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the bolts that secure the decklid to the decklid hinges (2) and with assistance, carefully remove the liftgate the from vehicle.