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Old 08-24-2009, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Falcon1 View Post
I'll try to get pics later. In the meantime, if you open the hatch, you will see a small round bumper on each side of the opening. It's about 1"diameter with a torx screw in the middle. Loosen the screw and turn the rubber bumper clockwise until it bottoms out and you hear a ratcheting sound. then retighten the torx screw. This allows the tailgate latch mechanism, which is "V" shaped to fully seat in the lower hatch and prevent side movement which causes the rattle. I haven't had any more problem since i made the adjustment a few weeks ago.
Well I'm an idiot. I still can't find the thing. Your instructions sure make sense, if I could find the small round bumpers! Thanks for trying to teach me!

I wonder if the part has changed between model years. Mine is a 2008, what is yours?
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