Body - Rattles From Lower Tailgate Area
NO: 83-36DATE: 2-10-2005
MODEL:
XC90 (03-)
M. YEAR:
2003-2005
CHASSIS:
000000 - 0175849
SUBJECT:
Lower Tailgate Hinges, Reducing Rattling Noise
DESCRIPTION:
Under certain conditions there might be a rattling noise heard from the lower tailgate area.
This TNN describes how to reduce this rattling noise in case of a customer complaint.
MATERIAL:
Description
Touch-up paint according to car exterior color.
Electrical Tape
TOOLS:
Description
Wrench - 12 mm
Large screw driver or pry bar (apply electrical tape to the tip area)
Torque wrench with 12 mm socket set to 18.5 lb ft (25 Nm).
1. Loosen both hinge bolts from the right hinge of the lower tailgate section.
2. Place a large screwdriver or a pry bar between the pin head and the loose left bolt.
Be sure to apply electrical tape around the screwdriver tip to minimize the risk for paint damage to the bolts and surrounding area.
3. While pushing the screwdriver firmly to the left, retighten the bolts to secure the hinge in this position.
4. Torque the bolts to 18.5 lb ft (25 Nm).
5. Then loosen both hinge bolts from the left hinge of the lower tailgate section. Place a large screwdriver I between the pin head and the loose right side bolt.
6. While pushing the screwdriver firmly to the right, retighten the bolts to secure the hinge in this position. Torque the bolts to 18.5 lb ft (25 Nm).
7. To prevent corrosion, apply appropriate touch up paint on bolts and around hinges where paint is damaged.
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