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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate/rear trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the license plate from the vehicle.
  3. For Oldsmobiles, remove the license plate pocket from the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 284200 Size: SH
  4. Remove the nut that retains the latch striker (1) to the inside rear compartment.

    5. Remove the bolt (3).

  5. Remove the nuts (2) that retain the latch striker (1) to the outside rear compartment.
  6. Remove the rear compartment latch striker (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 284200 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear compartment latch striker (1).
  2. Install the nuts (2) and the bolt (3) in order to retain the latch striker (1).

    3. 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.

  3. Adjust the rear compartment latch striker (1) as needed.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the nuts (2) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the bolt (1) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
  4. For Oldsmobile, install the license plate pocket to the vehicle.
  5. Install the license plate to the vehicle.
  6. Install the rear compartment sill plate/rear trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement .