Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the rear compartment lid lock striker to the rear compartment body panel.
- Install the bolts in the rear compartment lid lock striker under the rear bumper fascia.
- Tighten the bolts part way allowing for the adjustment of the rear compartment lid lock striker.
- Close the rear compartment lid in order to set the adjustment of the compartment lid.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the bolt to the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the bolt to the rear compartment lid lock striker in the rear compartment.
IMPORTANT: Due to sealer squeeze out on the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts, inspect the fastener tightening specifications at least 2 times.
Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT -- REAR BUMPER .
- Install the rear compartment trim panels. Refer to Compartment Trim Panel Replacement - Rear .
- Close the rear compartment.