Rear Lid, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear lid trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- If equipped, remove the left and right hinge cover. Refer to HINGES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors from any electrical components.

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-- Guide the left wires -2- (right, if equipped) with the rubber grommet out of the rear lid -1-.

-- Loosen, but do not remove, the bolts -3- on the left and right hinges.

A second technician is required for the rest of the removal procedure.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and the rear lid -1-.