Squeak and/or Rattle Noise from the Rear End of the Vehicle over Rough Road Surfaces

A squeak and/or rattle noise can be heard from the rear end of the vehicle when driving over rough road surfaces.

This condition may be caused by movement between the high mount stop lamp assembly and the rear liftgate glass.

Add 2 rubber shims to the high mount stop lamp assembly according to the procedures in this bulletin.

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim retainers on each end of the liftgate window upper garnish molding by pushing the center of the retainer in.
3. Carefully remove the liftgate window upper garnish molding by pulling at the clip locations.
4. Disconnect the high mount stop lamp assembly electrical connector.



5. Remove the high mount stop lamp assembly screws and remove the high mount stop lamp assembly.



6. Add rubber shims P/N 15739432 at both mounting locations as shown in the illustration. The rubber shims are called Rear Door Bumpers in the Saturn Parts Catalog: however, they can be used for this repair.



7. Install the high mount stop lamp assembly and high mount stop lamp assembly screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (19 lb in).

8. Connect the high mount stop lamp electrical connector.



9. Position the liftgate window upper garnish molding to the vehicle. Align the clip locations and snap the clips into place.
10. Install the 2 liftgate trim retainers into the ends of the liftgate window upper garnish molding.
11. Close the rear liftgate and verify that the condition has been repaired.

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code N1600 -- Replace Center High Level Stop Lamp Assembly.