Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Liftgate Lock Striker Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Liftgate Lock Striker Components And Placement
G04844523Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER REPLACEMENT REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to LIFTGATE DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT
1 Liftgate Lock Striker Screws (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tip:  Mark the location of the striker with a grease pencil for installation purposes.
Tightening torque 
25 N.m (18 lb ft) 
2 Liftgate Lock Striker
Tip:  Check liftgate closing efforts and align striker as required. Refer to LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .
RENDER: 1.0x

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