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SECTION 9S

BODY REAR END

Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application
N•m
Lb-Ft
Lb-In
Fuel Filler Door Screws
4
-
35
Fuel Filler Door Remote Cable Handle Cover Screw
3
-
27
Fuel Filler Door Remote Cable Handle Screws
10
-
89
Lower B-Pillar Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
38
28
-
Luggage Compartment Lock Cylinder Nuts
8
-
71
Luggage Compartment Lock Screws
6
-
53
Luggage Compartment Lock Striker Bolts
8
-
71
Rear Deck Lid Bolts
10
-
89

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE



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Fuel Filler Door

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the screws and the fuel filler door.


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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the fuel filler door with the screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler door screws to 4 N•m (35 lb-in).



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Fuel Filler Door Remote Handle and Cable

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the luggage compartment.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panels and the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  3. Disconnect the cable from the fuel filler door.


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  5. Remove the lower B-pillar seat belt bolt and the anchor.


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  7. Remove the screw and the fuel filler door remote cable handle cover.
  8. Remove the screws and the fuel filler door remote cable handle.
  9. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
  10. Remove the driver's side seat and the rear seats. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.
  11. Remove the left side front and rear rocker panels, the left side kick panel, and the left side lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, InteriorTrim.
  12. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
  13. Remove the cable.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Feed the cable from the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment.
  2. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
  3. Install the left side front and rear rocker panels, the left side kick panel, and the left side lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  4. Install the driver's side seat and the rear seats. Refer to Section 9H, Seats.
  5. Connect the cable to the handle.
  6. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  7. Install the fuel filler door remote cable handle with the screws.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler door remote cable handle screws to 10 N•m (89 lb-in).

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  9. Install the fuel filler door remote cable handle cover with the screw.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filler door remote cable handle cover screw to 3 N•m (27 lb-in).



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  11. Install the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N•m (28 lb-ft).



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  13. Connect the cable to the fuel filler door.
  14. Install the luggage compartment wheelhouse trim panels and the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  15. Close the luggage compartment.


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Rear Deck Lid

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the electrical harness from the rear deck lid hinge arm.
  4. Remove the bolts and the rear deck lid.


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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Install the rear deck lid with the bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear deck lid bolts to 10 N•m (89 lb-in).

  3. Install the electrical harness to the rear deck lid hinge arm.
  4. Connect the electrical connector.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.


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Rear Deck Lid Torque Rods

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the deck lid in the open position.
  2. Pull the torque rods out of the rear mount.
  3. Remove the torque rods from the hinge.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the torque rods into the hinge mount.
  2. Extend the torque rods to mount them in the rear mounting hole.


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Luggage Compartment Lock Cylinder

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the nuts securing the lock cylinder.
  2. Disconnect the lock rod.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the luggage compartment lock cylinder.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the luggage compartment lock cylinder.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
  3. Connect the lock rod.
  4. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  5. Install the luggage compartment lock cylinder with the nuts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment lock cylinder nut to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).



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Luggage Compartment Lock Striker

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the luggage compartment.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the bolts securing the lock striker.
  4. Pull the lock striker out.
  5. Disconnect the lock release cable from the lock striker.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the lock release cable.
  2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the lock striker with the bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment lock striker bolts to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).

  5. Install the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.


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Luggage Compartment Lock

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment lock cover.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the screws and the luggage compartment lock.
  5. Disconnect the lock rod.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the lock rod.
  2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the luggage compartment lock with the screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the luggage compartment lock screws to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector.
  6. Install the luggage compartment lock cover.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.


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Weatherstrip

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the luggage compartment lid.
  2. Remove the weatherstrip from around the gutter.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the weatherstrip onto the gutter flange.
  2. Inspect the weatherstrip. Make sure that the clinch is completely seated onto the flange.
  3. Using a water hose without a nozzle, test the rear deck lid to make sure that no leaks are present.


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Weatherstrip (Hatchback, S/Wagon Similar)

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the luggage compartment lid.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment rear quarter and rear trim panels. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the weatherstrip from around the gutter.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the weatherstrip onto the gutter flange.
  2. Inspect the weatherstrip. Make sure that the clinch is completely seated onto the flange.
  3. Using a water hose without a nozzle, test the rear deck lid to make sure that no leaks are present.
  4. Install the luggage compartment rear quarter and rear trim panels. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.


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Door (Hatchback, S/Wagon Similar)

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and suitably support the hatchback door.
  2. Disconnect the hatchback door grommet, the electrical connector, and the washer hose.
  3. Remove the gas support assemblies from the hatchback door and the body. Refer to "Gas Support Assemblies" in this section.
  4. With the aid of another technician, remove the bolts and the hatchback door from the hinges.


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Installation Procedure

  1. With the aid of another technician, install the hatchback door to the hinges with the bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the hatchback door hinge bolts to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).

  3. Install the gas support assemblies to the hatchback door and the body. Refer to "Gas Support Assemblies" in this section.
  4. Connect the hatchback door electrical connector, the washer hose, and the grommet.
  5. Close the hatchback door.


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Gas Support Assemblies

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and suitably support the hatchback door.
  2. Unscrew and remove the gas support assembly from the hatchback door and the body.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the gas support assembly onto the hatchback door and the body.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the gas support assembly studs to 8 N•m (71 lb-in).

  3. Close the hatchback door.


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Door Lock Striker (Hatchback, S/Wagon Similar)

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hatchback door.
  2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the screws that secure the lock striker.
  4. Disconnect the cable from the lock striker.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the cable to the lock striker.
  2. Install the lock striker with the screws.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the hatchback door lock striker screws to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).

  4. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  5. Close the hatchback door.


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Door Lock (Hatchback, S/Wagon Similar)

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hatchback door.
  2. Remove the hatchback door lower garnish molding. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the screws and the hatchback lock.
  4. Disconnect the lock rods and the electrical connector.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the lock rods and the electrical connector.
  2. Install the hatchback lock with the screws.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the hatchback door lock screws to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).

  4. Install the hatchback door lower garnish molding. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim.
  5. Close the hatchback door.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Fuel Filler Door

The fuel filler door attaches to the fuel tank pocket on the right side of the vehicle. The door is opened by pulling on the fuel filler door remote handle located on the floor in front of the driver’s seat.

Rear Deck Lid (Notchback)

The rear deck lid consists of an inner and outer panel that is hemmed around the perimeter and bonded together with structural adhesive. The deck lid torque rods assist in the opening of the rear deck lid and hold it in the open position.

Hatchback Door

The Hatchback door consists of the rear hatch glass within a steel frame. The steel frame is made of an inner and an outer panel hemmed around the perimeter, and bonded together with structural adhesive. The gas support assemblies assist in the opening of the hatchback door, and can hold the door open.


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