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 OperationRemoval 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 to ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
brazing.
Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the ve ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the
original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the ta ...