REAR CLUNK REDUX

[gamma500]

Several threads describe rear clunk noises often a result of suspension parts, i.e. sway bar mount loose, sway link worn, occasional blown shock,,, In my case I had a rear PS side clunk on hitting road imperfections for a year plus. Occasional looks at the rear suspension didn't reveal any obvious source. Replaced the right rear swaybar link w/o improvement.

Yesterday, took off the right rear hatch interior panels and long story short, found the SiriusXM receiver box's adhesive underpad was shot so the metal box was free to bounce up and down on its metal ledge.

Foam padding and some duct tape anchors and no more clunk !!

To access, remove top plastic where seat belt comes out, plastic panel at rear bottom where hatch latch is, plastic sill trim (rt rear door), rear seat bottom, and lastly, the right side fuzzy panel that covers the right hatch side (remove parcel shelf, hatch floor panel and molded foam inlays and front/bottom of hatch piece right behind the seats held by 2 screws)

[Smallville]

Thanks for the tip - I've been dealing with rear clunk noises and thought it was the coilovers. I didn't even know we had a SiriusXM receiver box at all. I'll be sure to check this out!

[Db09ms3]

Interesting. Noted!

[Smallville]

Originally Posted by gamma500 To access, remove top plastic where seat belt comes out, plastic panel at rear bottom where hatch latch is, plastic sill trim (rt rear door), rear seat bottom, and lastly, the right side fuzzy panel that covers the right hatch side (remove parcel shelf, hatch floor panel and molded foam inlays and front/bottom of hatch piece right behind the seats held by 2 screws)

Is there supposed to be a SiriusXM receiver here or was that installed aftermarket on your car?

[gamma500]

That's where it was as it came from the Dealership. If I remove the access panel to the rear tail light, I can reach forward and touch the receiver. Sorry for slow reply...never got a "you got a reply" notice to the Forum.