Installation Procedure
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- Install the upper striker (1) and shim, if equipped, to the vehicle.
- Install the nuts (4) retaining the upper striker to the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts only until the striker will not rock up and down, but can slide up and down.
- Close the endgate so that it is fully latched.
Tighten: Tighten the upper striker nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the sealing strip (1) covering the striker access hole.
- Install the left tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.