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Make sure it's not coming from the rear hatch. If it's not tight when closed (common problem), it will emit a rattle at highway speeds due to wind pressure. Try

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Make sure it's not coming from the rear hatch. If it's not tight when closed (common problem), it will emit a rattle at highway speeds due to wind pressure.

Try pushing down on your rear hatch just above the lock area. Is there any movement? If so, the lock mechanism may need adjustment or you may need to add some rubber spacers.
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Make sure it's not coming from the rear hatch. If it's not tight when closed (common problem), it will emit a rattle at highway speeds due to wind pressure.

Try pushing down on your rear hatch just above the lock area. Is there any movement? If so, the lock mechanism may need adjustment or you may need to add some rubber spacers.
I thought it was also the hatch, however all rubber pieces are intact and ive even gone as far as putting a thick blanket pressed between the hatch and the truck area, same rattle, leads me to believe its behind the bumper
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Make sure it's not coming from the rear hatch. If it's not tight when closed (common problem), it will emit a rattle at highway speeds due to wind pressure.

Try pushing down on your rear hatch just above the lock area. Is there any movement? If so, the lock mechanism may need adjustment or you may need to add some rubber spacers.
I added some rubber spacers where the rubber pieces attached to the hatch contact the trunk. It was raining today but it sounds like this may of reduced the rattle. Next step is adjusting the lock mechanism tomorrow.
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