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 (Service and Repair) .
2. Mark around the striker with a grease pen to retain the position of the lock striker.
3. Remove the lock striker bolts.
4. Remove the lock striker from the rear compartment.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the lock striker to the alignment marks.
2. Install and hand tighten the striker and bolts.
3. Slowly close the compartment lid. Inspect the striker alignment.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Tighten the lock striker bolts.

Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .