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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 255865 Size: SH
  2. Remove the nut (1) retaining latch striker (2) from inside the rear compartment.
  3. Remove the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  4. Remove the nuts (3) retaining latch striker (2) from outside the rear compartment.
  5. Remove the rear compartment latch striker (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 255865 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment latch striker (2).
  2. Install the nuts (1,3) in order retain the latch striker (2).

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Adjust the rear compartment latch striker (2), as necessary.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the latch striker nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the rear fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .