Trunk / Liftgate Spring: Service and Repair

Trunk Lid:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT




[A] TRUNK LID TORSION BAR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the body harness and the harness connector of the rear shelf lower panel.
2. Install the special tool as shown in the figure, and then remove the torsion bar from the link while pushing the special tool downwards. Next, repeat the procedure from the other side.

CAUTION: Be sure to attach the special tool properly, as the body or parts could be damaged when the torsion bar is removed from the special tool.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS




]A[ TRUNK LID WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
Install the trunk lid weatherstrip so that the marking and the joint are aligned with the body center line.

]B[ TRUNK LID TORSION BAR INSTALLATION




1. Check the color of the identification mark at the middle of the torsion bars to make sure that the correct torsion bars are being used.




2. Insert the end of the torsion bar through the link side mating hole.
3. Using the special tool attached to the torsion bar as illustrated, twist the bar to connect it to the link. Then hang the bar on the holder.

CAUTION: Be sure to attach the special tool properly, as the body or parts could be damaged when the torsion bar is removed from the special tool.




]C[ BUMPER INSTALLATION
Install the bumper as shown in the figure.