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For 1990-2009 cars only

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Release

The following components allow the rear compartment lid latch release actuator to unlatch the rear compartment lid:

    • The keyless remote entry transmitter.
    • The rear compartment lid release button located in the center dash.
    • The manual rear compartment lid release handle.

The rear compartment lid latch release consists of the following components:

    • The release actuator.
    • An electrical harness.
    • A release button located in the center dash.

The body harness routes from the driver side area to the rear compartment lid harness. The body harness connects to the release actuator and connects to the manual release handle. When the button is pressed the following actions occur:

    • The release actuator motor energizes.
    • The release actuator lever pushes forward.
    • The forward motion of the release actuator lever unlatches the rear compartment lid latch.

Rear Compartment Lid

The rear compartment lid consists of an inner panel and of an outer panel. The inner panel and the outer panel press together by a spot-weld at the seams and sealed. Additionally, the rear compartment lid uses the rear compartment lid hinges and the struts for opening assistance.