Body - Liftgate Binds When Opening

Bulletin No.: 04-08-66-016

Date: November 09, 2004

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Liftgate Binds When Opening (Adjust Liftgate Striker and Wedge Blocks)

Models:
2004-2005 Cadillac SRX

Condition





Some customers may comment that the liftgate is hard to open.

Cause

The liftgate striker position and/or the liftgate wedge blocks may not be adjusted for optimal opening effort.

Correction

Adjust the striker and the wedge blocks.

1. Remove the sill plate.

2. Mark the location of the striker with a grease pen.

3. Loosen the striker's fasteners enough to allow adjustment. The striker is located with spring pressure as well as the fasteners and may require some additional force to move it.

4. The striker should be relocated a few millimeters rearward and tighten the fasteners.

Tighten

Tighten the fastener to 25 N.m (20 lb ft).

Important:
After the opening and closing effort has been corrected by the striker adjustment, the wedge blocks on both sides of the endgate may also need adjustments.

5. Loosen the wedge block fasteners enough to move the blocks rearward.

6. Close the liftgate to relocate the wedge block to the correct position.

Important:
If closing efforts are high, or a popping noise is heard when opening, the wedge block is incorrectly adjusted.

7. Open the liftgate and tighten the fastener.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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