To replace the trunk lid latch you then locate the trunk lid and put a reference mark around the latch assembly so that it can be easily located during the replacement exercise. Following that, if equipped, remove the release cable and electrical connector, then loosen the two securing bolts and remove the latch from the trunk lid. With regard to installation, it is done in the reversing order these steps were taken during removal. If you need to replace the trunk lock cylinder, open the trunk, and with the help of the access hole, you need to release the rod from the lock cylinder. Then, unscrew the mounting bolts and capture the lock cylinder so as to take out from the trunk lid and for reverse procedure, follow the steps of installation.