TRUNK LID HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear deck filler panel.
(2) Disconnect trunk lid lift torsion bars from
hinges. (3) Mark all attaching bolt, nut, and component lo-
cations with a suitable marking device. Use marks
as a reference when installing hinge. (4) Remove bolts holding trunk lid to hinge.
(5) Remove nuts and bolts holding hinge to closure
panel below rear window glass. (6) Separate hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK LID TORSION BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support trunk lid in the full up posi-
tion. (2) Remove trunk lining as necessary to gain ac-
cess to torsion bars. (3) Disengage adjusting end torsion bar from the
slot in the tension adjustment bracket. (4) Pivot torsion bar out of lift arm swivel.
(5) Disconnect torsion bar from hinge.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 29 Rear Window GlassÐTypical
Fig. 30 Trunk Lid
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LIFT GATE AND FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
CABLES
LIFT GATE AND FUEL FILL DOOR CABLES
REMOVAL (FIG. 45)
(1) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to release cables. (2) Remove left front door opening scuff plate.
(3) Remove screw holding trim cover to release ca-
ble 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) On fuel fill door cable, remove nut holding ca-
ble latch to fuel fill opening. (7) On lift gate latch, remove lift gate latch cover
and disconnect cable end from latch. Route cable
back through trunk lid.
LIFT GATE AND FUEL FILL DOOR CABLES INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TAIL LAMP CLOSURE PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lift gate opening scuff plate.
(2) Remove lift gate opening sill cover.
(3) Remove luggage compartment tail panel trim.
(4) Remove lower quarter trim panels.
Fig. 45 Lift Gate and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables
Fig. 43 Lift Gate Lock CylinderFig. 44 Fuel Fill Door
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AJ-VEHICLE BODY COMPONENT SERVICE INDEX
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A-Pillar and Roof Rail Mouldings ............. 77
Cowl Cover ............................. 73
Cowl Panel Trim and Scuff Plates ............ 77
Door Glass ............................. 76
Door Glass Lift Plate and Guide Post ......... 76
Door Latch ............................. 75
Door Trim Panel ......................... 74
Floor Carpet ............................ 80
Front Center Console ..................... 79
Front Door and Hinge ..................... 75
Front Door Silencer and Water Shield ......... 74
Front End Splash Shields .................. 73
Front Seat Belts ......................... 78
Front Seats ............................. 78
Fuel Fill Door ........................... 84
Glass Run WeatherstripÐAJ-21 Body ......... 76
Grille .................................. 71
Grille Header Molding ..................... 71
Grille Opening Panel ...................... 71
Head Lining ............................. 81
Hood and Hinges ........................ 72
Hood Latch and Release Cable .............. 72
Inside Latch Release Handle ................ 76 Lower Grille
............................. 71
Outside Door Latch Release Handle .......... 76
Overhead Console ........................ 80
Power Door Lock Actuator .................. 76
Quarter Extension Trim Panel ............... 77
Quarter Glass Module ..................... 85
Quarter Trim Panel ....................... 77
Rear Seat Belts .......................... 78
Rear Seats ............................. 79
Rear Shelf Trim Panel ..................... 78
Rear Window Glass ...................... 81
Sun Roof Air Deflector .................... 81
Sun Roof Drain Tubes .................... 81
Sun Roof Weatherstrip .................... 81
Trunk Lid .............................. 82
Trunk Lid and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables . . . 83
Trunk Lid Hinge ......................... 82
Trunk Lid Latch .......................... 83
Trunk Lid Lock .......................... 83
Trunk Lid Luggage Rack ................... 83
Trunk Lid Torsion Bar ..................... 83
Trunk Opening Weatherstrip ................ 83
Window Regulator ........................ 75
GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding grille to header mold-
ing at top of grille. (2) Push downward on top of bumper fascia to gain
clearance for grille removal. (3) Push grille downward and pull outward.
(4) Separate grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE HEADER MOLDING
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove grille.
(2) Remove nuts holding header molding to grille
opening panel. (3) Separate header molding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
LOWER GRILLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 1)
(1) Remove screws holding lower grille to fascia.
(2) Separate lower grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
GRILLE OPENING PANEL
REMOVAL (FIG. 2)
(1) Remove front bumper and fascia.
(2) Remove grille.
(3) Remove headlamp modules.
(4) Remove bolt holding grille opening panel to
bracket forward of radiator. (5) Raise hood and remove push-in fasteners hold-
ing sight shields to closure panel. Separate sight
shields from vehicle.
Fig. 1 Grille Assembly
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(6) On power seat track, remove door sill scuff
plate and disconnect wire connector. (7) Remove bolts holding seat track to cross mem-
ber. (8) Remove seat from vehicle.
FRONT SEAT INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEATS
REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts holding cushion to floor.
(2) Push center occupant seat belts through open-
ings in cushion. (3) Remove cushion from vehicle.
REAR SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL (FIG. 18)
(1) Hinge seat back forward and disengage push-in
fasteners holding carpet backing to trunk floor. (2) Remove bolts holding outboard hinge pivot
bracket to seat back. (3) Pull seat back outward to disengage inboard
pivot and separate from vehicle.
REAR SEAT BACK INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
REMOVAL (FIG. 19)
(1) Position front seats full forward.
(2) Remove rear ash tray.
(3) Remove rear lower carpeted end cover.
Fig. 15 Rear Seat Belts
Fig. 16 Manual Front Seat
Fig. 17 Power Front Seat
Fig. 18 Rear Seat Cushion and Back
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TRUNK LID
REMOVAL (FIG. 24)
(1) Raise trunk lid to full up position.
(2) Disconnect the trunk lamp wire connector.
(3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When install-
ing trunk lid, align all marks and secure bolts. The
trunk lid should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the quarter panels and flush across the top sur-
faces along quarter panels. (4) Remove the top trunk lid to hinge attaching
bolts and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be
removed by hand. (5) With assistance of a helper at the opposite side
of the vehicle to support the trunk lid, remove the
bottom trunk lid to hinge attaching bolts. Separate
the trunk lid from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TRUNK LID HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear parcel shelf trim cover.
(2) Disconnect trunk lid lift torsion bars from
hinges. (3) Mark all attaching bolt, nut, and component lo-
cations with a suitable marking device. Use marks
as a reference when installing hinge. (4) Remove bolts holding trunk lid to hinge.
(5) Remove nuts and bolts holding hinge to closure
panel below rear window glass. (6) Separate hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 22 Sun Roof
Fig. 23 Rear Window Glass
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TRUNK LID TORSION BAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support trunk lid in the full up posi-
tion. (2) Remove trunk lining as necessary to gain ac-
cess to torsion bars. (3) Disengage adjusting end of torsion bar from the
slot in the tension adjustment bracket. (4) Pivot torsion bar out of lift arm swivel.
(5) Disconnect torsion bar from hinge.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
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 38É C (100É F) before instal-
lation. The weatherstrip butt splice should be located
at the center rear of trunk opening. Reverse the re-
moval operation. After weatherstrip has been in-
stalled, close trunk lid and allow weatherstrip to
cool. The weatherstrip will form to the trunk lid con-
tour as it cools.
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
TRUNK LID AND FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
CABLES
REMOVAL (FIG. 27)
(1) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain ac-
cess to release cables. (2) Remove left front door scuff plate.
(3) Remove screw holding trim cover to release ca-
ble 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 ac-
cess to the release cables.
Fig. 24 Trunk LidÐTypical
Fig. 25 Trunk Opening WeatherstripÐTypical
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(7) On fuel fill door cable, remove nut holding ca-
ble 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. (4) Separate fuel fill door from quarter panel open-
ing.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Align to achieve
equal spacing around fuel fill door and flush to the
quarter panel.
Fig. 26 Trunk Lid Luggage Rack
Fig. 27 Trunk Lid and Fuel Fill Door Release Cables
Fig. 28 Fuel Fill DoorÐTypical
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(2) Remove screws holding rear track riser covers
and separate covers from tracks. (3) On power seat track, remove outboard track
cover. (4) Remove nuts holding seat track to floor.
(5) Position seat full rearward.
(6) On power seat track, remove door sill scuff
plate and disconnect wire connector. (7) Remove bolts holding seat track to cross mem-
ber. (8) Remove seat from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEATS
REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolts holding cushion to floor.
(2) Push center occupant seat belts through open-
ings in cushion. (3) Remove cushion from vehicle.
REAR SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL (FIG. 37)
(1) Hinge seat back forward and disengage push-in
fasteners holding carpet backing to trunk floor. (2) Remove bolts holding outboard hinge pivot
bracket to seat back. (3) Pull seat back outward to disengage inboard
pivot and separate from vehicle.
Fig. 33 Front Seat BeltsÐAP-24 Body
Fig. 34 Rear Seat BeltsÐTypical
Fig. 35 Manual Front Seat
Fig. 36 Power Front Seat
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