2026-08-09

Trunk Assembly - Lower (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15247002 0.24 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and 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 wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Trunk Assembly - Lower (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolts that attach the rear diffuser to lower trunk assembly	4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)	10 mm deep socket	Reuse
Corner bolts that attach the lower trunk assembly to the vehicle	30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)	13 mm deep socket	Reuse
Middle bolt that attach the lower trunk assembly to the vehicle	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	EP 14 socket	Replace	1098835-00-B

Remove

Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to lower trunk assembly.
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
Tip
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

10 mm deep socket
Remove the rear trunk carpet. See Tub - Rear Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the corner bolts that attach the lower trunk assembly to the vehicle.
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
Tip
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

13 mm deep socket
Remove and discard the middle fastener that attaches the lower trunk assembly to the vehicle.
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
Tip
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

EP 14 socket
Remove the lower trunk assembly from the vehicle.

Note
For 7-seater vehicles, start by pulling straight up, and then tilt the rear of the assembly upwards to clear the 3rd row seats before pulling the assembly outwards.

Figure 1. 7-seater