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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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anyone know how to take off the trunk on a gs?

looked at the mother of all DIY forums and searched, can't seem to find it.

a DIY or even a picture / diagram of which bolts needed to be taken off (maybe even the size) would be helpful thanks!
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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its easy and self explanatory. once you remove the lining, you can pretty much figure it out from there. you will need 10mm and a 12mm sockets.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Like 808 said, look at it with the lining off and you will answer this yourself. Its probably one of the easiest things you can remove from the body of the car. If you look at it and cant figure it out, put the wrenches down, as you have no business molesting your Lexus.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Be careful taking off the bolts, you don't want the trunk to slide and fall on your windshield.
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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As others, yank off the liner. Then you'll see the four bolts holding it. I suggest getting a friend to hold the trunk as you remove one side. Be careful with the hinges after since they're loaded and will fling at you. [it hurts lol]
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Don't forget to release the tension bars BEFORE separating the trunk from the hinge!!
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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thanks everyone,

mainly just needed to know the socket sizes also i believe in order to take out the keyhole there are 2 hidden screws under the chrome bar?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
thanks everyone,

mainly just needed to know the socket sizes also i believe in order to take out the keyhole there are 2 hidden screws under the chrome bar?
thats correct
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ntran18
Don't forget to release the tension bars BEFORE separating the trunk from the hinge!!
no need to do this....just leave the hinges on and remove the trunk lid itself....i took mine off to dynamat it. was like 4 10mm's i think
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks Brian appreciate It
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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no problem

remove this liner






then remove wiring from trunk but leave hinges attached to car









and dynamat as needed



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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Is there a way to adjust the trunk? When closed one side sits higher than the other
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