Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair

Lock Striker Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear) .
2. Remove the rear facia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) in Bumpers.




3. Remove the nuts retaining latch striker from outside the rear compartment.
4. Remove the rear compartment latch striker.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear compartment latch striker.
2. Install the nuts in order retain the latch striker.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Adjust the rear compartment latch striker as necessary.

Tighten the latch striker nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the rear facia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Service and Repair) in Bumpers.
5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear) .