Remove
Open the hood.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
Release the clip that attaches t
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
Remove
Place two thumbs at the 1 and 2 o'clock positions, resting your knuckles on
the bumper fascia surface to support your hand position. Use both thumbs to
apply force on the outer edge of the cover.
Remove
Remove the trunk assembly. See Trunk (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH side trunk trim. See Trim - Side - Trunk - LH (Remove and
Replace).
Use masking tape to mark the position of the trunk hinge on the body.
Remove the LH trunk gas strut. See Gas Strut - Trunk - LH (Remove and