Rear Lid Lock, Removing And Installing, Sedan: Removing

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NOTE:

If the rear lid does not open, use the emergency release -4- inside the rear lid trim panel to open it manually. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Lock Components

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-- Remove the rear lid lower trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOWER TRIM PANEL (CONVERTIBLE) .

-- Remove the rear lid lock trim panel. Refer to REAR LID LOCK TRIM .

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the latch -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and the rear lid latch -1- from the rear lid.