Body - Hard to Close Trunk Lid

Classification:
BT07-008

Reference:
NTB07-029

Date:
April 27, 2007

2007 SENTRA; TRUNK LID CLOSING EFFORT

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2007 Sentra (B16)

APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before: 3N1(*)AB61E(*)7L675842

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before: February 21, 2007

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The trunk lid closing effort is higher than normal.

ACTION:

Adjust the trunk lid striker as shown in the Service Procedure of this bulletin.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.

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 as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Carefully remove the rear trunk plate (panel trim cover) and place it on a clean surface.





2. Loosen both trunk lock striker bolts. See Figure 1.





3. Pull up and center striker, then torque the lower striker bolt to 3.7-4.3 N.m (0.38-0.44 kg-m, 2.7-3.2 ft-lb).

4. Slowly close the trunk lid to center the striker.

5. Open the trunk lid and torque the top striker bolt to 3.7-4.3 N.m (0.38-0.44 kg-m, 2.7-3.2 ft-lb).





6. Check the trunk lid surface height adjustment. Distance must be between 0.8mm and 2.4mm (0.031 and 0.094 in).





Disclaimer