Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Trunk Lid Latch Removal and Installation




Trunk Lid Latch Removal and Installation

Trunk Lid Lock Components

Trunk Lid Latch On-Vehicle Inspection

Removal

1) Remove trunk lid inner handle and trunk lid trim. Service and Repair
2) Disconnect trunk lid latch connector (1) from trunk lid latch assembly (2).
3) Remove trunk lid latch bolts (3) and remove trunk lid latch assembly (2).






Installation

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

- Tighten trunk lid latch bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Trunk lid latch bolt 4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)

- Adjust trunk lid latch striker as follows if necessary.

a Remove tail end trim cap (1).
b Loosen trunk lid latch striker bolts (2)
c Adjust trunk lid latch striker (3) position so that trunk lid can be opened and closed smoothly.
d Tighten trunk lid latch striker bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Trunk lid latch striker bolt 4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)