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Body - Tailgate Creaking Noise

Title Tailgate Creaking noise

Ref No US18838.11.1 en-US

Issuer -

Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America

Func Group 8320

Func Desc boot lid, tailgate with hinge and support

Status Released

Status Date 05-11-2012

Issue Date 05-11-2012

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CSC Customer Symptom Codes

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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CSC = Customer Symptom Code

DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code

Note! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.

NOTE! THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS RETAILER TECHNICAL JOURNAL *18838*
DATED 04-29-2009. Model 156 added. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.

DESCRIPTION:
Creaking noise may be audible from the tailgate, when driving over bumps and on uneven roads.

SERVICE:








See attached service instruction.

VERY IMPORTANT: Don't use any other grease then described!!!!!

VOLVO STANDARD TIMES GUIDE (VSTG) INFO:
Operation number *99677-2* - **Striker plate lubricate** - "0.1 hrs"
- Claims may be submitted under the new car warranty when there is a documented customer complaint
using claim type: 01
- Labor times are valid at the time of release and are subject to change.

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