[s-cars] Re: squeeky tail gate hatch

[bill mahoney]

K man
AYWK (as you well know)this list would never over complicate things or
beat a dead horse.
Though it does not look like it, there are two flaps one on either
side of the inner tail gate that blend in completely with the black
fuzzy material.  These provide access to the inner tail lights.
They will open by inserting a putty knife at the end and prying the
snap closure open.
For some reason I have one that does not stay closed and then creaks.
the simple repetitive action of closing the gate can cause it to open.
 Butofcourse I have had mine ripped apart too many  times, causing it
not to function as designed:/
HTH
Bill M

On 6/30/05, bill mahoney <airbil at gmail.com> wrote:
> Keith et al,
> Believe it or not most squeeks I have ever had were from unlcosed or
> partially closed/unclosed tail light "secret" flaps, flapping back and
> forth.  Too simple right?..
> Otherwise you could remove interior trim and drive around a bit like
> that to see if the squeek can be located and determine if it is the
> trim making the noise.  btdt
> If the hatch / gas struts squeek when openning, the strut needs some
> lubrication on the shaft AND on the ball joint attach point.
> Hope your car is running well otherwise.
> cheer's
> Bill  back in the usa  M
>