Lexus SC 430 2004 Manual page 285

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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" 1 Loop of wire 2 Front of luggage link
2. While pulling out the loop of wire with one hand, put
your other hand over the front side of the luggage link
(where green painting is applied) and raise it gradually.
The luggage links on both sides should be raised in
unison.
CAUTION
D Take care not to pinch your hand in the luggage link.
D The luggage links should not be stopped raising until
they are securely set up. If the trunk lid is lowered
gradually, personal injury or damage to the vehicle
could result.
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NOTICE
Do not apply the force to the part other than green
painting part to avoid the deformation of the panel.
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CAUTION
Take care when lifting the trunk lid as the rear of the
trunk lid comes around your head.
INFORMATION
Strength is required to set up the luggage links. Wear
gloves or apply a piece of rag where your hands are put
and exert the pressure gradually.