Creak in rear/boot (with solution)

[David9448]

Can you explain this process please? Want to sort the creak out in mine properly too. Thanks

To adjust a tailgate striker plate, you'll generally need to loosen the bolts securing it to the vehicle body, then move the plate slightly and tighten the bolts again. This adjustment can help improve tailgate fit, reduce rattling, and ensure proper latch engagement.

Steps for Adjusting a Tailgate Striker Plate:

1. 1. Locate the striker plate:
   The striker plate is the metal part on the vehicle body that the tailgate latch engages with. It's usually located on the body, near where the tailgate closes.
2. 2. Access the striker plate:
   You may need to remove trim pieces or covers to access the striker plate bolts.
3. 3. Loosen the bolts:
   Use the appropriate tool (usually a socket or Torx bit) to loosen the bolts securing the striker plate. Don't remove them completely, just loosen them enough to allow for movement.
4. 4. Adjust the striker plate:
   Gently move the striker plate in the desired direction (inward, outward, up, or down). You may need to apply some pressure to move it.
5. 5. Close and test:
   Close the tailgate to see if the latch engages properly and if the tailgate fits flush. You may need to repeat the adjustment process several times to achieve the desired fit.
6. 6. Tighten the bolts:
   Once the striker plate is in the correct position, tighten the bolts securely.
7. 7. Reinstall any removed trim pieces:
   If you removed any trim pieces to access the striker plate, reinstall them.
   

Important Considerations:

• Mark the original position:
  Before making any adjustments, it's a good idea to mark the original position of the striker plate. This allows you to return to the original position if needed.

 

[Diggsy]

To adjust a tailgate striker plate, you'll generally need to loosen the bolts securing it to the vehicle body, then move the plate slightly and tighten the bolts again. This adjustment can help improve tailgate fit, reduce rattling, and ensure proper latch engagement.

Steps for Adjusting a Tailgate Striker Plate:

1. 1. Locate the striker plate:
   The striker plate is the metal part on the vehicle body that the tailgate latch engages with. It's usually located on the body, near where the tailgate closes.
2. 2. Access the striker plate:
   You may need to remove trim pieces or covers to access the striker plate bolts.
3. 3. Loosen the bolts:
   Use the appropriate tool (usually a socket or Torx bit) to loosen the bolts securing the striker plate. Don't remove them completely, just loosen them enough to allow for movement.
4. 4. Adjust the striker plate:
   Gently move the striker plate in the desired direction (inward, outward, up, or down). You may need to apply some pressure to move it.
5. 5. Close and test:
   Close the tailgate to see if the latch engages properly and if the tailgate fits flush. You may need to repeat the adjustment process several times to achieve the desired fit.
6. 6. Tighten the bolts:
   Once the striker plate is in the correct position, tighten the bolts securely.
7. 7. Reinstall any removed trim pieces:
   If you removed any trim pieces to access the striker plate, reinstall them.

Important Considerations:

• Mark the original position:
  Before making any adjustments, it's a good idea to mark the original position of the striker plate. This allows you to return to the original position if needed.

Awesome, thank you

 

[Kenp1]

Put the tape on and adjusted the bump. I put a piece of blu-tack on the bump stop to get an idea of how far it was from the body when closed, adjustment was easy and had quite small steps between each level.

The boot no longer rattles when I close it and vibrations over bumps are much less noticable now.