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TRUNK LID LATCH

REMOVAL

(1)Raise trunk lid to the full up position.

(2)Remove push-in fasteners holding lining to trunk lid as necessary.

(3)Disconnect remote release cable from latch.

(4)Remove bolts holding latch to trunk lid and separate latch from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Insert trunk lock chill into latch release driver and reverse the preceding operation.

TRUNK LID LOCK

REMOVAL

(1)Remove trunk lid tail light assembly. Refer to Group 8L, Lamps for proper procedures.

(2)Remove trunk latch.

(3)Remove nuts holding lock cylinder and chill to trunk lid and separate the lock from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

TRUNK OPENING WEATHERSTRIP

REMOVAL (FIG. 25)

(1)Raise trunk lid to the full up position.

(2)Pull the weatherstrip from the pinch flange around the trunk opening.

INSTALLATION

A new trunk lid opening weatherstrip should be heated to approximately 38° C (100° F) before installation. The weatherstrip butt splice should be located at the center rear of trunk opening. Reverse the removal operation. After weatherstrip has been installed, close trunk lid and allow weatherstrip to cool. The weatherstrip will form to the trunk lid contour as it cools.

Fig. 25 Trunk Opening WeatherstripÐTypical

AJ-BODY 23 - 83

TRUNK LID LUGGAGE RACK

REMOVAL (FIG. 26)

(1)Remove screws holding spoiler to trunk lid.

(2)Pry rub strip inserts from skid strips.

(3)Remove screws holding skid strips to trunk lid.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation

Fig. 26 Trunk Lid Luggage Rack

TRUNK LID AND FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE CABLES

REMOVAL (FIG. 27)

(1)Remove interior trim as necessary to gain access to release cables.

(2)Remove left front door scuff plate.

(3)Remove screw holding trim cover to release cable handle and separate cover from handle.

(4)Remove screw holding release handle to door

sill.

(5)Pry open retainer tab holding cable core end in handle pivot. Pry cable case end from handle.

(6)Remove trunk lining as necessary to gain access to the release cables.

(7)On fuel fill door cable, remove nut holding cable latch to fuel fill opening.

(8)On trunk lid latch, remove trunk latch cover and disconnect cable end from latch. Route cable back through trunk lid.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

FUEL FILL DOOR

REMOVAL (FIG. 28)

(1)Open fuel fill door.

(2)Separate trunk lining from right quarter panel.

(3)Remove nuts holding fuel fill door to quarter panel.