Check that the noise really is coming from the rear of the car interior

Move onto step 1

• See table S63 REAR DOOR CREAKING

End of diagnosis

Check that the following are fixed correctly:

• the backrest to the attachments on the floor and the adjustment of the actual backrest
• rear seat belt attachments to bodywork
• luggage cover
• presence of vibration felt/foam and correct fixing of rear blinds

Move onto step 2

• Restore the correct fixing

End of diagnosis

Check that the components in the luggage compartment are correctly fitted:

• side brackets - flaps on brackets and rubber mountings correctly tightened
• presence of rubber mountings on tailgate and correct adjustment
• spare wheel correctly fitted in housing and not moving

Move onto step 3

• Restore the correct components

End of diagnosis

• Re-attach correctly

End of diagnosis

Check that the rear bumper is correctly fixed and aligned

Move onto step 4

• Restore correct fitting/alignment of bumper

End of diagnosis

Remove the pillar covers and check:

• presence of felt between pillar cover and pillar
• correct fixing of electrical wiring
• check that the height adjusters are correctly fixed
• rear seat belt attachments to bodywork

Move onto step 5

• Renew the felt

End of diagnosis

Check that the felt/foam inside the tailgate is present and correctly secured and that the wiring is correctly secured inside the actual tailgate

Move onto step 5

• Reconnect the wiring correctly

End of diagnosis

• Position the felt correctly

End of diagnosis

Check that the fault is no longer present

End of diagnosis

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