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If the spring is still in tack - and by that I mean still hooked at both ends - you need to re-install it in the trunk latch.

1. remove any screws holding the trunk liner on - usually one torx screw in the handle area inside the trunk.

2. pop the liner off - takes some effort so by careful, but forceful.

3. disconnect the trunk latch via two 10mm nuts and disconnect the cables.

4. remove the black plastic cover and electric switch (light grey)

5. re-install the spring and check for function.

6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

I don't know on your model where the attachment points are for the spring in the latch.

Good Luck

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