Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
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Fig 1: Rear Compartment Lid Latch
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Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement .
1 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Fastener (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Lid Latch

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  2. Push the lid latch to the left side and then forward.
  3. Pull out the lid latch.
  4. Disconnect the latch cable.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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