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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the rear compartment lid lock striker to the alignment marks on the rear body panel.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker to rear body panel bolts directly after installation to allow for proper adjustment of the rear compartment lid lock striker.
  2. Install the rear compartment lid lock striker to rear body panel bolts.
  3. Close the rear compartment to set adjustment of compartment lid.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker to rear body panel outside bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker to rear body panel outside bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    IMPORTANT: Due to sealer squeeze out on rear compartment lid lock striker bolts/screws, recheck fastener tightening specifications at least two times.
  5. Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker to rear body panel inside bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker to body panel inside bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  6. Install the rear compartment trim. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear .
  7. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer to Compartment Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
  8. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - REAR BUMPER in Bumpers.
  9. Close the rear compartment.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Compartment Lid Lock Striker To Rear Body Panel
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