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Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring
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WARNING: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
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Preliminary Procedure: Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .
1 Rear Compartment Lid Spring
Procedure: 
Pull the rear compartment lid spring backwards and unhook the rear compartment lid spring from the rear compartment lid hinge spring bracket.