Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the liftgate striker to the body.
- Remove the bolts that retain the liftgate striker to the body.
- Remove the striker from the body.
Installation Procedure
- Install the striker to the body and position as previously marked.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts that retain the striker to the body.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Adjust the striker, if necessary.
- Close the liftgate.