12.3 Body Rear End

12.3.1 Specifications
12.3.1.1 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Model

Specification

Metric (Nm)

US English (lb-ft)

Rear Compartment Lid Lock
Actuator Retaining Bolts

M6 × 10

9-13

6.7-9.6

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge
Retaining Bolts

M8 × 35

9-13

6.7-9.6

Rear Compartment Lid Latch
Striker Retaining Bolts

M6 × 12

9-13

6.7-9.6

Fuel Filler Door Release
Actuator Retaining Screws

M6 × 20

9-13

6.7-9.6

Hatchback Open Handle
Retaining Nut

M6

9-13

6.7-9.6

Hatchback Latch Retaining
Bolts

M8 × 22

23-30

17-22.2

Hatchback Latch Striker Nuts

M6

9-13

6.7-9.6

Hatchback to Hinge Retaining
Bolts

M8 × 35

23-30

17-22.2

Hinge to Body Retaining Nuts

M8

23-30

17-22.2

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12.3.2 Component Locator
12.3.2.1 Component Views

1

2

FE12-1002b

Legend

1. Fuel Filler Door Release Handle

2. Fuel Filler Door Release Cable

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12.3.3 Removal and Installation
12.3.3.1 Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
(Sedan)

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnect Warning" in "Warnings and
Notices".

FE12-0116b

1.

Disconnect  the  battery  negative  cable.  Refer  to

2.11.8.1

 

Battery Disconnection

.

2.

Open and Support the rear compartment lid with a suitable
brace.

3.

Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer
to 

12.9.1.9

 

Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement

.

4.

Remove  all  the  rear  compartment  lid  wiring  harness
retaining  clips,  rear  compartment  latch  connectors  and
two license plate lamp harness connectors.

FE12-0117b

5.

Remove rear compartment lid hinges retaining bolts and
hinges assembly.

6.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear compartment
lid.

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Installation Procedure:

FE12-0118b

1.

Install the rear compartment lid to hinges and tighten the
retaining bolts.

Torque: 10 Nm (Metric) 7.4 lb-ft (US English)

2.

Install the wiring harness clips onto the rear compartment
lid.

3.

Connected the rear compartment lid latch and two license
plate lamp harness connectors.

4.

Install the rear compartment lid inner panel trim.

5.

Close the rear compartment lid.

6.

Connect the battery negative cable.

12.3.3.2 Rear Compartment Lid Torsion Spring
Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure:

FE12-0119b

1.

Detach the rear compartment lid torsion spring form the
rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket (Left).

FE12-0120b

2.

Detach the rear compartment lid torsion spring from the
rear compartment lid hinge (Left).

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