Remove striker for tailgate latch

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
Refer to REMOVING TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

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

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