Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Fold back the following components:

* The carpet
* The spare tire cover

2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* 9 plastic retaining clips
* The rear end interior trim panel

3. Remove the lock striker cover from the lock striker.
4. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

* 2 screws
* The lock striker (2)

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lock striker (2) to the vehicle. Secure the lock striker with 2 screws.
2. Install the rear end interior trim panel to the vehicle. Secure the trim panel with 9 plastic retaining clips.
3. Reposition the following components:

* The spare tire cover
* The carpet

4. Adjust the striker (2) by performing the following steps. Refer to Body Rear End Adjustment Specifications (2 Door) ()Body Rear End Adjustment Specifications (4 Door ) ().

1. Loosen 2 screws.
2. Properly align the striker (2) by moving the striker in the following directions as needed:

* Left
* Right
* Forward
* Rearward

5. Install the lock striker cover to the lock striker.