86 21... Removing Lock Striker Fixture On Rear Lid

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Grip rubber seal on seal piping (1) and pull off in area of lock striker fixture (2). Grip lid seal (3) on seal piping (4) and pull off in area of lock striker fixture (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Piping And Lock Striker Fixture

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CAUTION:

Before drilling out rivets, drive in rivet pins with a punch.

Drill out rivets (1+2) and remove lock striker fixture (3).

Installation:

Rivets (1) have black heads and long shanks. Rivets (2) have silver heads and short shanks.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Striker Fixture And Rivets

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