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Closure Panels - Assembly - Trunk - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear license plate bracket. See BRACKET - LICENSE PLATE - REAR (CHINA) - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Open the trunk from the exterior switch.
  3. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  4. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Disconnect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  6. Remove the trunk lid trim. See TRUNK INTERIOR - LOWER LIFTGATE, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Disconnect the LH and RH tail lamp electrical connectors.
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  8. Disconnect the trunk latch electrical connector.
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  9. Release the locking tab and then disconnect the trunk exterior release switch electric connector.
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  10. Disconnect the backup camera electric connector.
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  11. Disconnect the LH and RH rear licence plate lamp electric connectors.
    NOTE: Be careful not to pull on the wires.
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  12. Remove the LH and RH rear license plate lamps. See TAIL LIGHTS - LAMP ASSEMBLY, REAR LICENSE PLATE, MAGNA - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See TRUNK HANDLE AND EMERGENCY RELEASE - LIFTGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  14. Remove the trunk cinch latch. See TRUNK LATCH - LIFTGATE CINCH LATCH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Remove the LH and RH tail lamps. See TAIL LIGHTS - LAMP ASSEMBLY, DECKLID, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Remove the trunk upper overslam bump stops.
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  17. Remove the trunk lower overslam bump stops.
    NOTE: Count and record the number of turns to remove bump stop.
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  18. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the trunk harness ground strap to the trunk lid.
    NOTE: Inspect the bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A) then discard. If it is a normal bolt (1447438-00-A) then it can be reused.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  19. Release the clips (x7) that attach the trunk harness to the trunk lid.
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  20. Release grommet from the trunk, and then push the trunk harness through the access hole out of the trunk lid.
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  21. Release the clips (x2) that attach the trunk harness along the RH side of the decklid.
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  22. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the hinges to the trunk lid.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  23. With an assistant, remove the trunk lid from the vehicle, and then place it on a padded surface.
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