Removing paneling back hatchback permanently

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by FunctionSpec

Check these two points. Mounts can feel sold but if not completely flush against the liftback, the strut will rub against the body when closed (I used rubber pads to stop the rubbing but the struts tore right through them). You'll see wear marks on the body. There's only a small amount of clearance.

I looked that over and no aparent chaffing.The mounts are a bit rusted but solid and not pried away.

I am going to take it in and get it checked by a pro.Its something inside the car,not outside.I have totally removed the entire back plastic,everything except ceiling.The onlt time rattle is not there is with hatch open driving.I tried on desertred road.Its not all that loud but a tingling sound.The road doesnt have to be bumpy,just any average road even any little disturbance in pavement.If the dealer cant find then i will remove lock mechanism totally as well as the wiper components and just have a bare door to see what happens.I have had shittier built cars then this without this nonsense.

p.s the backseats are already out along with all seatbelt hardware.