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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 182261 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker bolt from inside the rear compartment.
  5. Remove the rear licence plate in order to access the access hole.
  6. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts through the access hole.
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182261 Size: SH
  1. Align the rear compartment lid lock striker to the rear compartment body panel.
  2. Install the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to the outside and the inside of the vehicle.

    3. Install the outside striker bolts through the access hole.

    Hand tighten the outside and the inside bolts, allowing for the adjustment of the lock striker for 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.

    Important: Because the sealer may squeeze out on the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts, verify the fastener tightening specifications at least twice.

  3. Close the rear compartment lid in order to set the adjustment.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker outside bolts to 16 N·m (11 lb ft).

  4. Open the rear compartment.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker inside bolt to 16 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  7. Close the rear compartment.
  8. Install the rear licence plate.