Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement Coupe/Sedan

1. Mark around the striker with a grease pen to retain the position of the lock striker.
2. Remove the lock striker bolts (1).
3. Remove the lock striker from the rear compartment.

1. Position the lock striker to the alignment marks.
2. Install and hand tighten the striker and bolts (1).
3. Slowly close the compartment lid. Inspect the striker alignment.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Tighten the lock striker bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement Convertible

1. Mark around the striker with a grease pen to retain the position of the lock striker.
2. Remove the lock striker bolts (1).
3. Remove the lock striker (2) from the rear compartment.

1. Position the lock striker to the alignment marks.
2. Install and hand tighten the striker (2) and bolts (1).
3. Slowly close the compartment lid. Inspect the striker alignment.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Tighten the lock striker bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).