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Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Customer Interest
Body - Water Leaks Around Liftgate

55 08 04 

Sept. 18, 2008 

2018537 Supersedes T.B. Group 55 number 08-02 dated Aug. 18, 2008 due to warranty table information update.

Condition

Vehicle Information

Water Leak around Rear Lid, Water Staining, Rear Of Headliner

Water stains or leaks around rear headliner, left and or right of pillar D (Figure 1).

Water in trunk on rear floor of cargo area (Figure 2).

Technical Background

Inadequate fine-seam sealant, bonding of body metal in areas of gas springs inside lid and hinges outside.

Production Solution

N/A

Service

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