CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate. Refer toRear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement) .
2. Remove the rear fascia. Refer toRear Bumper Fascia Replacement (See: Bumper/Rear Bumper/Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair)
in Bumpers.
3. Remove the nuts securing the latch striker to the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear compartment latch striker.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the rear compartment latch striker to the vehicle.
2. Install the nuts in order to secure the latch striker to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Adjust the rear compartment latch striker as necessary.
Tighten the latch striker fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Install the rear fascia. Refer toRear Bumper Fascia Replacement (See: Bumper/Rear Bumper/Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair) in
Bumpers.
5. Install the rear compartment sill plate. Refer toRear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement) .