Striker, Removing And Installing

Removing 

-- Remove the lock carrier trim panel. Refer to LOCK CARRIER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and remove the catch -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Combination Nuts -1- And -3-, Striker Pin -2-

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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Insert the striker on the correct side.

• The round side -arrow- on the striker faces upward.

-- Adjust the striker. Refer to HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AT STRIKER .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR LID, A7 SPORTBACK