Removal Procedure

Installation Procedure

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Use a grease pencil to outline the striker before removing the bolts.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
Tip
Adjust the rear compartment lid latch striker after replacing, if needed.
Door Lock Switch Replacement

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 1.5 N·m (13 lb in)
Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.
Vehicle Access
Door Ajar Indicator Description and OperationInstallation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted
from the original panel.
Position the roof ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer ...