Remove the striker for the tailgate latch

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIMS FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME ON THE SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

Release the screws (1) and remove the striker (2) for the tailgate latch.

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