Noise Diagnosis - Rear of Vehicle (Hatch Rattle)

Noise Diagnosis - Rear of Vehicle (Hatch Rattle)





Symptom

A rattle coming from the rear hatch area.

Possible Cause
* The hatch latch is not in the correct position, both cross-car and up/down.
* Overslam bumpers are not properly set.

Diagnosis

Test drive the vehicle and, with the aid of a helper, push up on the rear compartment lift window panel to stop the noise.

Corrective Action
* Loosen the latch.
* Center with the striker and retighten. Be sure to provide equal clearance to the latch sides.
* Lower the lift window pane and run bumpers out to a point that a single piece of paper can barely be pulled out when the rear panel is fully closed.