Section 540 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Liftgate: Striker-Latch: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the scuff plate trim panel from the inside of the liftgate opening lower panel.
- Mark the latch striker (1) location on the inside of the liftgate opening lower panel to aid reinstallation.
- Remove the two screws (2) that secure the latch striker to the inside of the liftgate opening lower panel.
- Remove the latch striker from the vehicle.