Liftgate Lock Striker Removal/Installation: Notes

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

Fig 1: Lock Bezel Tabs
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Liftgate Lock Striker Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the liftgate lock striker. (See LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.