Tailgate - Rear Hatch Squeak/Rattle Noise

Classification:
BT00-004

Reference:
NTB00-020

Date:
February 23, 2000

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1996-00 Pathfinder (R50)

1996-00 PATHFINDER SQUEAK/RATTLE NOISE AT REAR HATCH

SERVICE INFORMATION

Figure 1:

If a 1996-00 Pathfinder exhibits a squeak/rattle noise at the rear hatch, the cause may be the dovetail lower rubber (located on the body). Over time, the dovetail rubber may have become hard and squeak/rattle against the dovetail striker (located on the rear hatch). See Figure 1 below. Use this repair procedure if this has occurred.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Open the rear hatch.

2. Remove the screw from the dovetail lower rubber. Discard the dovetail lower rubber.

3. Clean the body where the dovetail was previously installed then re-install the screw.

NOTE:
Do not remove the dovetail striker (on the rear hatch).

4. Repeat steps one and two for the other side.





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