Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the luggage compartment lid trim cover.
Disconnect the lock cylinder actuation cable from the lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Actuation Cable From Lock Cylinder
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Release the remote cable guide.

Fig 2: Releasing Remote Cable Guide
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the bolts and the luggage compartment lid latch.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Luggage Compartment Lid Latch
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.