Body - Rattling Sound From Hood

TSB SB04-11-S002

Rattle Sound From The Front Hood Of The Vehicle (Adjust Hood Latch)

Issue Date: March, 2004

Affected Vehicles

2003-2004 Isuzu Ascender

Service Information

Condition:

Some customers may comment on a rattle sound coming from the front of their vehicle.

Possible Cause:

The hood latch may have been improperly adjusted.

Correction:

Adjust the hood latch following the service procedure.

Service Procedure

1. Open the hood and insert the prop rod.

2. Remove the grille; refer to grille replacement in the Service Manual.





3. Remove the left and right adjustable rubber bumpers. (see figure 1).

4. Return the prop rod to its secured position and close the hood in a normal manner, engaging the primary latch.





5. Loosen the three (3) hood latch bolts (see figure 2).

6. Inspect the left and right side hood fit to the fender. Assure that the hood is at a minimum of 2 mm (0.078 in) below the fenders on both sides. Apply downward pressure to the center of the hood above the latch in order to gain the 2 mm (0.078 in).

7. With downward pressure to the center of the hood, tighten the three (3) latch bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

8. Open the hood and install the prop rod.

9. Install the left and right adjustable rubber bumpers and adjust them all the way down.

10. Close the hood and verify adjustment. The bumpers are required to make contact with the hood, adjust if necessary.





11. Apply white lithium grease to the bottom of the V on the hood latch (see figure 3).

12. Verify the final adjustment by grabbing the hood and jiggling it up and down. If a rattle is heard, perform the procedure again.

13. Install the grille; refer to grille replacement in the Service Manual.

Warranty Claim Information





Use the labor operation table

NOTE:
1. Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.

2. Information released on paper and electronic format prior to bulletin release cannot be updated.

3. Always refer to the Isuzu Service Policy Procedure Manual for specific details on warranty coverage and policies.

This Service Bulletin is intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly.





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