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DECKLID
DECKLID (Continued)
Fig. 2 DECKLID
1 - REMOVE BOLTS
2 - DECKLID
3 - WIRE HARNESS
(3) Install bolts to attach top of hinge to decklid.
(4) Connect wire harness connector.
(5) Align decklid to achieve equal spacing on all
sides and flush across gaps.
(6) Verify decklid operation and sealing.
HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Support decklid with a suitable prop device or
block.
(3) Remove hinge bolts (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove hinge from vehicle.
Fig. 3 DECKLID GAS PROP
1 - UPPER HINGE BOLTS
2 - LOWER HINGE BOLTS
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hinge in position on vehicle.
(2) Install hinge bolts.
(3) Verify decklid operation and alignment.
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open decklid.
(2) Remove fasteners attaching decklid lining or
latch cover to rear of decklid as necessary.
(3) Remove bolts attaching decklid latch to decklid
(Fig. 4), (Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove decklid latch from decklid.
(5) Disconnect power lock connector from latch
solenoid.
(6) Disconnect decklid ajar switch connector from
latch.
(7) Remove latch from vehicle.
Fig. 4 DECK LID LATCH - CONCORDE
1 - TRUNK LID
2 - TRUNK LID CYLINDER BRACKET
3 - TRUNK LID LATCH
4 - LOCK SET
5 - TRUCK LID LOCK CYLINDER
6 - TRUNK LID OVER SLAM BUMPERS
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