How do you replace the striker on a car trunk?
Operate the latch by inserting a screwdriver or other tool into the latch where the striker normally goes. You will be able to observe the operation of the latch that way. Resist the urge to get in the trunk with a flashlight and pull down the lid. That might turn out badly. Pay attention to the area where the latch engages the striker.
What does the striker on a latch do?
The latch striker is what catches the latch assembly and allows it to have something to hook to. Step 3: Inspect the components for wear. Now that you have access to both the latch assembly and the striker assembly, check for wear on both.
Where is the striker plate on a car?
Average rating from 123,882 customers who received a Trunk Striker Plate Replacement. The trunk striker plate is the piece that the trunk latch grabs and holds when you close the lid. Some cars have the striker on the body with the latch on the trunk lid, and others have the opposite arrangement.
When is it time to replace a trunk striker plate?
Most strikers are adjustable to enable you to compensate for a small amount of misalignment in the trunk panel. It may be time to replace the trunk striker plate if you hear rattling noises, see trunk warning lights, or have to slam the trunk lid repeatedly to get it to stay shut.
Operate the latch by inserting a screwdriver or other tool into the latch where the striker normally goes. You will be able to observe the operation of the latch that way. Resist the urge to get in the trunk with a flashlight and pull down the lid. That might turn out badly. Pay attention to the area where the latch engages the striker.
The latch striker is what catches the latch assembly and allows it to have something to hook to. Step 3: Inspect the components for wear. Now that you have access to both the latch assembly and the striker assembly, check for wear on both.
Most strikers are adjustable to enable you to compensate for a small amount of misalignment in the trunk panel. It may be time to replace the trunk striker plate if you hear rattling noises, see trunk warning lights, or have to slam the trunk lid repeatedly to get it to stay shut.
Average rating from 123,882 customers who received a Trunk Striker Plate Replacement. The trunk striker plate is the piece that the trunk latch grabs and holds when you close the lid. Some cars have the striker on the body with the latch on the trunk lid, and others have the opposite arrangement.