Striker, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Mark the installation position for reinstallation.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and the striker -2-.

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

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