Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hatchback door.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).
3. Remove the screws that secure the lock striker.
4. Disconnect the cable from the lock striker.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the cable to the lock striker.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the lock striker with the screws. Tighten the hatchback door lock striker screws to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
3. Install the luggage compartment rear trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Notchback))Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) (Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)).
4. Close the hatchback door.