Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair

Lock Striker Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the push in retainers from the top of the rear fascia.




2. Lift up on the fascia and remove the rear compartment lid lock striker nuts (2).
3. Remove the rear compartment sill plate.




4. Pull back the rear compartment trim in order to access the lock striker.
5. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker (1) from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear compartment lid lock striker (1) in the rear compartment.




2. Hand tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker nuts (2).
3. Verify that the rear compartment lid lock striker and the rear compartment lid lock are properly aligned.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

5. Install the rear bumper fascia.