Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear quarter lower trim. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
- Mark the position of the striker with a grease pencil.
- Remove the screws from the door striker.
- Remove the striker (2).
IMPORTANT:
This procedure covers the removal and installation of the front and the rear door strikers.
It will be necessary to remove the following trim when replacing the front or the rear striker.
It will be necessary to remove the following trim when replacing the front or the rear striker.
IMPORTANT:
When the striker bolts have been removed, the striker anchor plate will slip down in the door pillar or quarter panel and the trim will need to be removed to gain access.