Ascender 2WD L6-4.2L (2003)
Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Customer Interest
Body - Liftgate/Glass Hard To Open/CHMSL Hits Roof
TSB SB05-11-S005
Liftgate or Liftgate Glass Binds, Does Not Open Completely, CHMSL Hits Roof
Light Duty ASCENDER 2003 Bulletin BODY 04/01/05
Light Duty ASCENDER 2004 Bulletin BODY 04/01/05
Light Duty ASCENDER 2005 Bulletin BODY 04/01/05
ISSUE DATE: MARCH 2005
Affected Vehicles
2003-2005 Isuzu Ascender (UT).
Service Information
Condition:
Some customers may comment that the liftgate or liftgate glass binds when opening or does not open all the way.
Possible Cause:
This condition is caused by the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) applique' hitting the roof of the vehicle.
Correction:
Verify that the CHMSL applique' is not loose or broken off one or more of its mounting points. If the applique' is broken, it will need to be replaced.
Important:
It should not be necessary to replace the liftgate glass. All measurements and alterations should take place prior to paint finish. It is necessary to
install any replacement parts in order to measure and determine if further modification is required.
Service Procedure
FIGURE before modifications (Figure 1)
