Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury. WARNING: Refer to Eye Protection Warning . Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (without HP6) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (HP6, Left Side) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (HP6, Right Side) .
1	Rear Compartment Lid Spring Procedure Pull the rear compartment lid spring backwards and unhook the rear compartment lid spring from the rear compartment lid hinge spring bracket.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

WARNING:

Refer to Eye Protection Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (without HP6) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (HP6, Left Side) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (HP6, Right Side) .

Rear Compartment Lid Spring
Procedure
Pull the rear compartment lid spring backwards and unhook the rear compartment lid spring from the rear compartment lid hinge spring bracket.