tailgate adjustment? mk1

[steveo3002]

i seem to have a rattle from the tailgate lock area , i loosened the bolts but theyre not slotted

 

is the any adjustment on these or do i need to file the mounting holes?  

[flash22]

Check the rubber on the bracket of the window motor, also the wiper motor boss can wear meaning the motor can move

can you feel movement in the hatch ? iirc you just need to loosen the strike plate and give it a hit with a soft mallet/hammer

edit. Just a thought the boot handle holds the studs/bolts through the glass this holds the latch, with age and use these studs/bolts pull out/strip the threads of the plastic, iirc these studs/bolts also hold the window motor

[steveo3002]

its all tight...if you grab the glass theres a little bit of slop 

ive wrapped some tape around the bar for now to see if its that before messing too much

[flash22]

You adjust the lock by loosening the 2 bolts either side of the lock, pictured here

pic posted on here by lakeuk.

 

The hole in the body is bigger than the bolts, this allows for movement

 

[steveo3002]

should i have that plastic trim to cover it?   2011 car