Rear Lid Lock

NOTE:

If rear lid does not open, it can opened by hand via the emergency release -1- on lid lock -2-. Emergency release is accessed through an opening in the rear lid trim.

Removing

-- Remove rear lid trim REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Lock Remove/Install Components

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-- Disconnect harness connector -4- from lid lock -2-.

-- Remove screws -3- and guide lid lock -2- downward out of lid.

Installing

-- Guide lid lock -2- into lid and install screws -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Lock Remove/Install Components

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-- Tightening specification for bolts -3- : 23 Nm

-- Connect harness connector -4- to lid lock -2-.

Further installation is in reverse order of removal.

Before the rear lid is closed, a function test of the unlocking components must be performed.