Removal Procedure

Installation Procedure

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Use a grease pencil to outline the striker before removing the bolts.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
Tip
Adjust the rear compartment lid latch striker after replacing, if needed.
Door Lock Switch Replacement

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 1.5 N·m (13 lb in)
Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.
Vehicle Access
Door Ajar Indicator Description and OperationRemoval Procedure
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the
Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR
Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the rear side door. Refer t ...
Auxiliary Devices
This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary
audio sources include:
• Laptop computer
• MP3 player
• Tape player
This jack is not an audio output.
Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in ...
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove hood primary latch release cable handle. Refer to Hood Primary
Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcem ...