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Trunk Lid Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Removing the stay damper without supporting the trunk lid can be dangerous. The trunk lid may fall and injure you. Be sure to open the trunk lid completely and support it securely before removing the stay damper.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the trunk lid wiring harness connector, then take the trunk lid harness out from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Wiring Harness Connector
    G03703014Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the clips that secure the trunk lid wiring harness.
    Fig 2: Removing Clips
    G03703015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.
  5. Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and the hinge with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect them, then remove the stay damper.
    Fig 3: Prying Off Stay Damper Band
    G03703016Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove nuts A, then remove the trunk lid.
  7. Remove nuts B, then remove the trunk lid hinge.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Adjust the trunk lid. (See TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT )
    Fig 4: Removing Trunk Lid With Torque Specification
    G03703017Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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