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Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring
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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 right or left rear compartment side trim panel as required. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .
1 Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Spring
Procedure 
Pull the rear compartment lid spring backwards and unhook the rear compartment lid spring from the rear compartment lid hinge spring bracket.
NOTE: The springs can be placed in two different positions adjusting the tension for a quicker or slower opening speed.