For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement .
4. Disconnect the cable from the lock striker.
5. Remove the driver front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket and Rear Seat Back Replacement .
6. Reposition the floor carpet on the left side of the vehicle.
7. Remove the bolt and the handle.
8. Disconnect the cable from the handle.
9. Remove the cable.

### Installation Procedure

1. Feed the cable from the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment.
2. Connect the cable to the handle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the handle with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the remote cable handle bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

4. Install the floor carpet to its original position.
5. Install the front and the rear seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket and Rear Seat Back Replacement .
6. Connect the cable to the lock striker.
7. Install the lock striker. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement .
8. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panels. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .