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CJ SZPILA (Crash05)
Senior Member
Username: Crash05

Post Number: 305
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have a 98 D1 and the rear cargo door seems to leak into the cargo area? When the door is closed it seems like there is a gap at the top of the door, is there anyway to adjust the back door to close tighter??
 

Ryan Graham (Ryangraham)
Member
Username: Ryangraham

Post Number: 85
Registered: 01-2004
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes you can adjust the latch on the back door. The post on the back pillar has an allen head in the end of it. Just loosen it and move it in. You might want to replace the rubber seal if its leaking rather than tighten the latch. Also, I think there is a TSB for leaking alpine windows so you might want to check those also.
 

Blue (Blue)
Dweb Lounge Member
Username: Blue

Post Number: 1494
Registered: 04-2003
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 02:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

you can also buy a new "wedge" - the black plastic piece on the door itself that mates to the metal receiver on the door frame. Then just fine-tune the wedge & receiver. The wedge gets worn out and the door will rattle after a while.
 

sam (Dent)
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Username: Dent

Post Number: 63
Registered: 01-2004
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 02:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

that wedge peice is plastic... anyone know a reason why it's not metal so it will not wear out?
 

Jay Martin (Blue_jay)
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Username: Blue_jay

Post Number: 26
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

My '95 has a metal one and it still rattles. I adjust the latch and bolt once a week!

Time to replace the whole unit!

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