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 and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items from the left side of the vehicle:
- Front door sill trim
- Rear door sill trim
- B-pillar lower trim
- Rear seat cushion
- Trunk lid trim
- Trunk rear trim panel
- Trunk side trim panel, left side
- Trunk lid hinge cover

2. Pull the carpet back as necessary.




3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable (A) from the opener (B)
4. Release the opener cable from the clip (C). Remove the cushion tape (D).




5. Remove the fuel fill door latch (A) by turning it 90 degrees, and detach the opener cable junction box (B) from the body.
6. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (C) from the trunk lid latch (D).
7. Using a clip remover. Release the trunk lid opener/ fuel fill door opener cable from the clips (E, F)
8. Remove the trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.




9. Install the opener cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks (A) on the opener cable (B) with the cable clips (C) and cushion tape (D) as shown.
- Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.