For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the luggage compartment.
2. Remove the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the bolts securing the lock striker.
4. Pull the lock striker out.
5. Disconnect the lock release cable from the lock striker.

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the lock release cable.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the lock striker with the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the luggage compartment lock striker bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

3. Install the luggage compartment rear lower cover. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .