2026-11-09

Absorber - Rear Trunk (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 15308202 15308201 FRT 1.2 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-11-09: Released new procedure.

Removal

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Place the air suspension into Jack Mode. See Jack Mode Activation.
  3. Open all the doors and the liftgate.
  4. Press the buttons located on the LH and RH 3rd row seat back assemblies near headrest, and then fold the LH and RH seat back down towards the front of vehicle into a flat position.
  5. Remove the trunk floor carpet. See Carpet - Trunk Floor (Remove and Replace).
  6. Fold the 3rd row seats up.
  7. Release the clips (x8) and remove the LH and RH trunk sill side trims.
    Note
    Replace any broken clips.
  8. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar middle trims. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace)
  9. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar upper trim panels. See Trim - C-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Remove the LH and RH welcome plates. See Welcome Plate - LH (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the LH and RH C-pillar lower trim panels. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace).
  12. Remove the trunk sill trim. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Sill (Remove and Replace).
  13. Remove the LH rear trunk side carpet panel. See Trim - Rear Trunk - Side - LH (Remove and Replace).
  14. Release the tabs (x3) and the clip that attach the load floor support to the RH trunk side carpet.
  15. Release clips (x3) that secure the RH rear trunk side carpet panel to the bracket.
  16. Remove the rear lower corner of the RH trunk side carpet panel out and downwards to remove the panel.
  17. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift
  18. Remove the LH shear plate.
    Note
    3x screws, T25, 6 Nm; 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm; 2x push clips; 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm. Discard the nyloc nut after removal.
  19. Remove the RH shear plate.
    Note
    3x screws, T25, 6 Nm; 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm; 2x push clips; 1x nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm. Discard the nyloc nut after removal.
  20. Remove the rear aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  21. Disconnect the rear subframe harness from the main body harness.
    Note
    3 x connectors, 1 x clip
  22. Disconnect the rear parking assist harness connector and the rear BLE connector.
  23. Disconnect the 12V logic connector from the charger.
  24. Release the body harness from the rear underbody.
    Note
    4 x clips, 1 x connector
  25. Push rubber grommet into the vehicle.
    Note
    Push the wiring harness into the vehicle from the bottom of the vehicle
  26. Lower the vehicle until tires are touching the ground.
    Note
    Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered.
  27. Remove the rear trunk absorber.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.