Remove the striker for the tailgate latch

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVE THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
• Refer to REMOVE THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE REAR WINDOW FRAME .
• Refer to REMOVE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .

• Release the screws (1) and remove the striker (2) for the tailgate latch.

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