Originally Posted by
Padgett
'04 Coupe.
I wanted to check the connectors on the CLP/SSM in right rear.. Manual says to "remove foam". Except the foam is locked in place by the trim on side and back. Removed the pop inserts but does not budge, can only remove taillight access ports. How do I remove the trim to be able to remove the foam please ? YWTK
The side trim comes out by pulling it down and toward the centre of the trunk after the approximate six fasteners are removed. It is slightly trapped at the forward end, You will then be able to see the wire loom that goes to the CLP/SSM. You can at least test for current in any wire here.
To actually get to the pump, the upper trim panel has to be removed and then the rear black trim panel is removed. It covers the rear foam which when removed enables you to see the foam covered CLP/SSM. Getting the pump out of its foam casing is another feat you have to overcome. I never had to go that far, thankfully.
I do not recommend taking out the side upper panel it is a real bear to reinstall, I was lucky to have bluecoupe get into the trunk and reinstall the fasteners. But if you have to then you have no choice if you wish to see pump.
Some people have cut the foam block into two pieces to remove it, I would not do it but that is just me.