Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair

Lock Striker Replacement - Lift Gate

Removal Procedure

1. Open the lift gate.
2. Mark the location of the striker with a grease pencil for installation purposes.




3. Remove bolts from lift gate striker.
4. Remove lift gate striker from vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the striker to the marks made in the removal procedure.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the lift gate striker bolts.

Tighten the lift gate striker retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Check lift gate closing efforts and align striker as required. Refer to Lock Striker Adjustment (Adjustments) .
4. Close the lift gate.