GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 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. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel and with a grease pencil, mark the location of the lock striker.

    3. Object Number: 284016 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lock striker nuts (3).
  4. Remove the lock striker reinforcement plate (2).
  5. Remove the lock striker (1) from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 284016 Size: SH
  1. Position the lock striker (1) to the alignment marks.
  2. Install the lock striker reinforcement plate (2).
  3. Install and hand tighten the striker nuts (3).
  4. Slowly close the compartment lid and check the striker alignment.

    5. 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.

  5. Tighten the lock striker nuts (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).