Liftgate Lock Striker Removal/Installation

Pull the lock bezel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below and detach the lock bezel tabs from the trunk end trim.

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Remove the lock bezel.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Liftgate Lock Striker And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the liftgate lock striker.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the liftgate. (See LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT .)