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Windnoise from Rear of Vehicle/Liftgate Glass (Adjust Liftgate Glass)

Subject:Windnoise From Rear of Vehicle/Liftgate Glass (Adjust Liftgate Glass)

Models:2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV
2008 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe
2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL



Condition

Some customers may comment on excessive windnoise coming from the rear of the vehicle, especially when trailering.

Cause

The rear glass may not have enough compression to the seal.

Correction

A liftgate latch adjustment may be necessary. The following describes the steps in the adjustment:

  1. Remove the upper and lower interior trim panels.
  2. Loosen the set screws on the latch housing.
  3. Slide the latch forward approximately 2.0 mm (0.08 in) and retighten the screws.
  4. Evaluate the glass closing efforts to ensure proper position of the latch after adjustment by opening and closing the glass at least three times.
  5. Important:: The latch may need to be readjusted if the closing efforts are too high.

  6. Reinstall the interior trim panels.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B9836*

Tailgate Glass - Adjust

0.3 hr

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.