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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1253706 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the rear compartment lid lock striker to the rear compartment for its location at installation.
  3. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker bolt (1) from the rear compartment body panel (3).
  4. Remove the rear compartment lid lock striker (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1253706 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear compartment lid lock striker (2) to the rear compartment body panel (3).
  2. Install the bolt (1) to the rear compartment lid lock striker (2).
  3. Tighten the bolt (1) part way allowing for the adjustment of the rear compartment lid lock striker (2). Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment .

    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. Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Close the rear compartment.