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Trunk Lid Latch Replacement

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to kink the opener cables.
  1. Remove these items (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ):
    • Trunk rear trim panel
    • Trunk side trim panel, right side
  2. Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk inside lever (A) from the body.
    Fig 1: Removing Trunk Inside Lever From Body With Torque Specifications
    G07354626Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cables (A, B) from the cable fasteners (C).
    NOTE: If the cable fasteners are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener Cables From Cable Fasteners
    G07354627Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the actuator connector (A), then detach the connector clip (B). Remove the trunk lid opener cable (C) from the clip (D) on the body.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Actuator Connector With Torque Specifications
    G07354628Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts (E), and loosen the bolt (F).
  6. Pull the trunk lid latch (A) away to release the bolt (B) from the hole (C) in the body, then remove the latch.
    Fig 4: Removing Latch
    G07354629Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable (A) from the cable fastener (B).
    NOTE: If the cable fastener is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Trunk Lid Opener Cable From Cable Fastener
    G07354630Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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