Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Remove the fasteners (2)
securing the rear compartment lock striker (1) to the vehicle.
- Remove the rear compartment lock striker (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear compartment
lock striker (1) to the vehicle.
- Install the fasteners (2) finger tight in order
to retain the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.
- Carefully close the rear compartment lid.
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.
- Hold the rear compartment
lid at correct height and tighten the fasteners (2) in order to secure
the rear compartment latch striker (1) to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 12 N·m (92 lb in).
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Close the rear compartment lid.