Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear compartment sill plate.
2. Pull back the rear compartment trim panel and with a grease pencil, mark the location of the lock striker.
3. Remove the lock striker nuts (3).
4. Remove the lock striker reinforcement plate (2).
5. Remove the lock striker (1) from the rear compartment.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the lock striker (1) to the alignment marks.
2. Install the lock striker reinforcement plate (2).
3. Install and hand tighten the striker nuts (3).
4. Slowly close the compartment lid and check the striker alignment.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Tighten the lock striker nuts (3).
Tighten the rear compartment lid lock striker nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).