Trunk / Liftgate Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

Trunk Lid Opener Cable/Fuel Fill Door Opener Cable Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, 2-door SRS Component Location Index (2-Door), 4-door SRS Component Location Index (4-Door) and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
- Take care not to kink the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable.

1. Remove these items:

- Rear seat cushion, 2-door
- Rear seat side bolster, 4-door
- Front door sill trim, driver's side:
- 2-door
- 4-door

- Rear door sill trim, left side, 4-door
- B-pillar lower trim, 4-door
- Rear side trim panel, 2-door Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area (2-Door)
- Trunk side trim panel, left side Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area
- Rear wheelhouse insulator Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area
- Fuel cap adapter Service and Repair

2. Pull back the carpet as needed.

3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener (B) Service and Repair.

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4-door





4. Release the opener cable from the clip (C).

5. 2-door: Remove the cushion tape (D).

6. 2-door: Remove the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the trunk compartment and the trunk lid.

1. Detach the opener cable junction box (B) from the body.

2. Release the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable from the clip (C), and remove the cushion tape (D).

3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (E) from the trunk lid latch (F) Service and Repair.

4. Release the trunk lid opener cable from the clips (G).





7. 4-door: Remove the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the trunk compartment and the trunk lid.

1. Detach the clip (B) and the opener cable junction box (C) from the body, and remove the cushion tape (D).

2. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (E) from the trunk lid latch (F) Service and Repair.

3. Release the trunk lid opener cable from the clips (G), and detach the clip (H).





8. While pinching the hooks (A) from inside the vehicle, remove the grommet (B) by releasing the seal (C) from the body.






9. Release the hook (A), then remove the grommet (B) from the fuel fill door latch (C).





10. Remove the fuel fill door opener cable from inside the body.

11. Remove the trunk lid opener cable/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle.

12. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Replace any damaged clips, and replace the cushion tape.
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) and the cushion tape (D) as shown.
- 4-door: Route the opener cable beside the harness clips (E) correctly.
- 4-door: Apply the cushion tape (F) as shown.
- Before installing the grommet, clean the body bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol.
- Install the grommet by pushing on the hook areas until the hooks snap into place, and push the seal area to make the adhesive stick securely.

2-door





4-door





2-door





4-door