Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker
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Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
1 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Fastener (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Use a grease pencil to outline the striker before removing the fasteners.
Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker
TIP:  Adjust the rear compartment lid latch striker after replacing, if needed.
RENDER: 1.0x

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