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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the liftgate.

    2. Object Number: 300375 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts that retain the liftgate striker to the vehicle.
  3. Remove the liftgate striker backing plate.
  4. Remove the liftgate striker and spacers from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Striker alignment is crucial for proper operation of the door systems. Do not hit the striker with a hammer or force alignment in any other way. Failure to properly adjust striker will result in excessive door efforts or extensive damage to door system operation which could result in personal injury.

  1. Install the spacers to the vehicle.
  2. Install the liftgate striker.

    3. Object Number: 300375 Size: SH
  3. Install the liftgate striker backing plate.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the bolts that retain the liftgate striker to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the striker bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).