For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Fold back the following components:

• | The carpet

• | The spare tire cover

2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

• | 9 plastic retaining clips

• | The rear end interior trim panel

3. Remove the lock striker cover from the lock striker.
4. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

• | 2 screws

• | The lock striker (2)

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the lock striker (2) to the vehicle. Secure the lock striker with 2 screws.
2. Install the rear end interior trim panel to the vehicle. Secure the trim panel with 9 plastic retaining clips.
3. Reposition the following components:

• | The spare tire cover

• | The carpet

4. Adjust the striker (2) by performing the following steps. Refer to Body Rear End Adjustment Specifications .

4.1. | Loosen 2 screws.

4.2. | Properly align the striker (2) by moving the striker in the following directions as needed:

• | Left

• | Right

• | Forward

• | Rearward

5. Install the lock striker cover to the lock striker.