FE12-0121b

3.

Pull the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Left) to the
right side to remove it.

FE12-0122b

4.

Remove the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right),
similar to the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Left).

5.

Remove the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

Installation Procedure:

Note

Install  the  rear  compartment  lid  torsion  spring  (Right)
first, and then install the left side spring.

FE12-0123b

1.

Install the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

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2.

Install the top left end of the rear compartment lid torsion
spring (Right) into the mounting hole.

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3.

Attach the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right) to
the rear compartment lid torsion spring bracket.

FE12-0126b

4.

Install the top right end of the rear compartment lid torsion
spring (Right) into the mounting hole first, then install the
rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right) to the hinge
and the body.

5.

Install  the  rear  compartment  lid  torsion  spring  (Left),
similar to the rear compartment lid torsion spring (Right).

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12.3.3.3  Hatchback  and  Hatchback  Hinge
Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

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

1

2

FE12-0127c

1.

Open and use a suitable brace to support the hatchback.

2.

Disconnect  the  battery  negative  cable.  Refer  to

2.11.8.1

 

Battery Disconnection

.

3.

Remove  the  body  lock  pillar  upper  trim  panel.  Refer  to

12.9.1.6

 

Rear  Quarter  Upper  Trim  Panel  Replacement

(Hatchback)

.

4.

Remove  wiring  harness  connector  1  and  rear  window
washer hose 2.

5.

Remove the hatchback trim panel. Refer to 

12.9.1.9

 

Rear

Compartment Trim Panel Replacement

.

6.

Remove the hatchback strut. Refer to 

12.3.3.4

 

Hatchback

Strut Replacement (Hatchback)

.

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7.

Remove  the  left  and  right  hatchback  to  the  hinges
retaining bolts.

8.

With the aid of an assistant, remove the hatchback.

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9.

Remove the hatchback hinge retaining nuts, two on each
side.

10. Remove the hatchback hinges.

Installation Procedure:

FE12-0130c

1.

Install the hatchback hinge retaining nuts and tighten.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

FE12-0131c

2.

Install  the  hatchback  to  the  hinges  and  tighten  the
retaining bolts.

Torque: 25 Nm (Metric) 18.5 lb-ft (US English)

3.

Route the hatchback wiring harness to rear compartment
and connect wiring harness connectors and rear window
washer hoses.

4.

Install the body lock pillar upper trim panel.

5.

Install the hatchback trim panel.

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