Chevrolet Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair

Latch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment latch.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear compartment latch.
4. Remove the nuts that retain the rear compartment latch.
5. Remove the rear compartment latch from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure

1. Align the rear compartment latch to the marks made on the rear compartment.

Notice:  Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rear compartment latch nuts.

Tighten the rear compartment latch nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connectors to the rear compartment latch.
4. Close the rear compartment.