Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair

Luggage Compartment Lock Striker Removal and Installation

Luggage Compartment Lock Striker Removal

1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Luggage Compartment Rear Low Cover Removal.
3. Remove the bolts securing the lock striker.
4. Pull the lock striker out.




5. Disconnect the lock release cable from the lock striker.

Luggage Compartment Lock Striker Installation

1. Connect the lock release cable.

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

2. Install the lock striker with the bolts.

Tighten:
Tighten the luggage compartment lock striker bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb.in).




3. Install the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Luggage Compartment Rear Low Cover Installation.