Trunk Lid Lock Assembly Removal and Installation (Sedan): Installation

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Reverse removal procedure to install trunk lid lock assembly noting the following instruction.

Tighten trunk lid latch bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Trunk lid latch bolt (a): 4.5 N.m (0.45 kg-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch Bolts
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Adjust trunk lid latch striker (1) so that its center aligns with the center of groove in trunk lid latch base (2).
Tightening torque

Trunk lid latch striker bolt (a): 4.5 N.m (0.45 kg-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)

Fig 2: Adjusting Trunk Lid Latch Striker
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