Trunk - Trunk Lid Difficult to Close

Classification:
BT03-032

Reference:
NTB03-082

Date:
September 2, 2003

2002-2003 ALTIMA; TRUNK LID DIFFICULT TO CLOSE

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2002-2003 Altima (L31)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

^ The trunk lid is difficult to close

And

^ When using the interior trunk release or the remote button located on the key fob, the trunk lid does not open more than 10 inches or it "sticks" as you're closing it.

ACTIONS:

Apply grease to the trunk hinge pins and inspect the striker adjustment, as described in the Service Procedure (see page 2).

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Operation (P0) line claim using the following claims coding:





IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure (starting on page 2) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Confirm the trunk is difficult to close.

2. Spray white lithium grease on both sides of each hinge, where the hinge pin is mounted (see Figure 1).




3. Open and close the trunk lid 3-4 times to work the grease into the hinge pins.

4. Inspect the trunk lid striker-to-latch clearance.

5. If needed, adjust the striker position.

^ Refer to "TRUNK LID Fitting Adjustment" in the BL section of the appropriate Altima ESM (Electronic Service Manual).