WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: STRIKER
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Open the load floor, remove the scuff plate screws and remove liftgate trim scuff plate.
Remove screws attaching liftgate striker to floor pan (1) and remove the striker.