Remove striker for tailgate latch

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRUNK LID LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRUNK LID COVERS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE SIDE REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove the striker for the tailgate latch (2).

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