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Liftgate Latch Striker Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Striker
GM2788402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the load floor panel rear extension panel. Refer to Load Floor Panel Rear Extension Panel Replacement (Encore)Load Floor Panel Rear Extension Panel Replacement (Trax) .
1 Liftgate Latch Striker Fastener (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Use a grease pencil to outline the striker before removing the fasteners.
Tighten 
22 (16 lb ft)
2 Liftgate Latch Striker
Procedure 
Adjust the liftgate, if needed. Refer to Liftgate Adjustment (Trax)Liftgate Adjustment (Encore) .