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. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper) in Bumpers.
3. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment lid lock striker to the rear compartment for its location at installation.
4. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts (1) from the striker (2).
5. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker (2) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the rear compartment lid lock striker (2) to the rear compartment body panel.
2. Install the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts (1) to the striker (2).
3. Tighten the bolts part way allowing for the adjustment of the rear compartment lid lock striker.
4. Close the rear compartment lid in order to set the adjustment of the compartment lid striker.
5. Raise the rear compartment lid.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

7. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Rear Bumper) in Bumpers.
8. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear (Service and Repair) .
9. Close the rear compartment.