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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Do not remove both endgate striker bolts at the same time in order to prevent the striker backing plate from falling into the body.
  1. Remove the lower striker bolt.
  2. Loosen the upper striker bolt in order to rotate the striker and the spacer (if equipped) away from the lower bolt hole.
    Fig 1: Locating Endgate Lock Striker (Utility)
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  3. Install the lower striker bolt.
  4. Tighten the lower striker bolt in order to hold the striker backing plate in place.
  5. Remove the upper striker bolt.
  6. Remove the spacer (if equipped).
  7. Remove the striker.
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