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Body - Rear Decklid is Hard to Close|Page 6310 > < Power Door Lock Switch|Service and Repair
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Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Customer Interest
Body - Rear Decklid is Hard to Close

55 06 04

Jun. 5, 2006

2011907/1

Condition

Customer States Rear Decklid, Hard to Close

Customer states rear decklid not closing properly.

Technical Background

Due to the stiffness of the original lock dampening rubber, the rear decklid may be difficult/hard to close.

Production Solution

A new lock dampening rubber was incorporated into production during calendar week (CW) 44/05, beginning with VIN: 1C_6M407025.

Service

Install improved lock dampening rubber Part No. 1C0 827 589 B:

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Open rear decklid.

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Remove rear decklid trim panel (see Repair Manual, Body Interior, Group 70 - Interior trim).

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Remove Lock housing cover.

Tip:
To remove lock housing cover, gently pry between the locking pawl and cover guides while pulling down on cover. Underside of cover shown for ease
of location identification.

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