Trunk Lid Lock Striker Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the lock bezel in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure while detaching tabs.

Fig 1: Removing Trunk Lid Lock Striker Lock Bezel
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Remove the bolts, then remove the trunk lid lock striker. (See TRUNK LID LOCK STRIKER INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 2: Trunk Lid Lock Striker Bolts Location
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Install in the reverse order of removal.