Plate, Striker, Header Latch: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Striker Plate & Mounting Fasteners

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1. Place the top in the vertical position. Refer to DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE  .
2. Remove the header trim panel. Refer to TRIM, HEADER, REMOVAL .
3. Release the "J" strip on the headliner at the header and allow the headliner to hang down.
4. Remove the striker plate mounting fasteners (2).
5. Remove the striker plate (1) from the vehicle.