Removal Procedure
- Remove the left tail lamp assembly. Refer to
Tail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Swing open the endgate.
- Remove the sealing strip (1) covering
the striker access hole.
- Remove the nuts (4) retaining the
upper striker (1) to the body.
- Remove the upper striker and shim, if equipped, from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper striker (1) and
shim, if equipped, to the vehicle.
- Install the nuts (4) retaining the upper striker to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts only until the striker will not rock up and down, but can slide
up and down.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Close the endgate so that it is fully latched.
Tighten
Tighten the upper striker nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the sealing strip (1) covering
the striker access hole.
- Install the left tail lamp assembly. Refer to
Tail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.