Note. The trunk lid is quite heavy and bulky, so it is recommended to remove and install it with two people.
You will need: keys «on 10», «at 13», pliers.
1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness block.
3. Squeeze the retainer of the harness holder and remove the holder from the hole in the inner panel of the trunk lid.
4. Remove the harness grommet from the hole in the trunk lid. Remove the harness with block from the trunk lid. If you are not going to replace the trunk lid, tie a thin wire or rope to the block for assembly and only then remove the harness, leaving the rope in the trunk lid. After that, untie the rope from the harness.
5. Install a suitable stop under the cover.
6. Unhook the springs of both hinges from the brackets on the body.
7. If you intend to install an old cover, mark the position of the washers on the hinges of the cover. In this case, after installation, most likely, you will not have to adjust the position of the cover.
8. Key «at 13» unscrew the two nuts securing the hinges to the cover on both sides (an assistant to hold the lid) and remove the trunk lid.
9. The trunk lid can be removed with hinges. For this key «on 10» unscrew the nuts securing the hinge axles, holding the axles from turning with a wrench «at 13», remove the axles and remove the trunk lid. When replacing, remove all fittings from the old cover and install on the new one.
10. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal. The position of the cover is regulated by oval holes in the hinges. Without finally tightening the nuts, carefully close the cover and, moving it, adjust the position of the cover in the opening. The gaps between the rear fenders and the cover must be even and uniform. Then carefully open the cover and finally tighten the nuts of its fastening.
11. Adjust the force required to open the lid by moving the springs to one of the brackets that fix the teeth.