Liftgate latch striker. Liftgate opening weatherstrip

Liftgate latch striker

REMOVAL

(1) Remove liftgate trim scuff pad.

Fig. 74 Liftgate Latch

1 - LIFTGATE TO OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD

2 - LATCH

3 - LIFTGATE

(2) Remove screws attaching liftgate striker to floor pan (Fig. 75).

(3) Separate striker from vehicle.

Fig. 75 Liftgate Latch Striker

1 - STRIKER

2 - FLOOR PAN

INSTALLATION

(1) Position striker on vehicle.

(2) Install screws attaching liftgate striker to floor pan (Fig. 75). Torque screws to 27.8 N*m (20.5 ft.

lbs.) torque.

(3) Install liftgate trim scuff pad.

Liftgate opening weatherstrip

REMOVAL

(1) Remove liftgate opening upper trim.

(2) Remove liftgate opening scuff plate.

(3) Pull weatherstrip from liftgate opening (Fig.

76).

Fig. 76 Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip

1 - LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP

INSTALLATION

(1) Position weatherstrip in liftgate opening and align corners (Fig. 76).

(2) Press weatherstrip onto flange and carefully place over quarter panel trim.

(3) Connect ends at bottom/center of liftgate opening.

(4) Install liftgate opening scuff plate.

(5) Install liftgate opening upper trim.

(6) Carefully place weatherstrip over trim using a fiber stick.