05 H2 Lift gate- License Pocket Replacement

[The Ledge]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

... I have found that the bullshiet two sided tape they use around the edges comes apart and the plastic studs will snap off if someone just drops the tailgate.

Mark

Well then that appears to be the explanation - that the constant and occasional occurence where the liftgate was shut down hard by me or the kids caused the separation of one of the bolts securing the license pocket. Because the plastic studs you mentioned are what contains the 6 metal bolts that jut out from the licensed pocket and connect to the body with the end caps nuts. The constant pressure between the plastic stud on the pocket housing the bolt, snapped away from the bolt.

Thanks for that explanation Mark. I have still yet to snap back into place the interior abs panel trim of the lift gate. I am going to go back and make sure the 6 end cap nuts are not overly tightened, and also start closing the lift gate more gently. Agreed, poor design.

[HHummer]

My 04 goes in Friday for the same replacement. (upper right corner loose) It is a warranty item, so I assume they are aware that this is a problem.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by The Ledge

Well then that appears to be the explanation - that the constant and occasional occurence where the liftgate was shut down hard by me or the kids caused the separation of one of the bolts securing the license pocket. Because the plastic studs you mentioned are what contains the 6 metal bolts that jut out from the licensed pocket and connect to the body with the end caps nuts. The constant pressure between the plastic stud on the pocket housing the bolt, snapped away from the bolt.

Thanks for that explanation Mark. I have still yet to snap back into place the interior abs panel trim of the lift gate. I am going to go back and make sure the 6 end cap nuts are not overly tightened, and also start closing the lift gate more gently. Agreed, poor design.

No problem. The only reason I even noticed is after fixing mine several times, I noticed when the liftgate slipped out of my hand and slammed (I always help it close) that the license pocket was loose again.

I don't see a fix for it other than replacing it but invariably if the liftgate is slammed, it'll break again.

I thought about looking for different shocks that would be more resistance to the closing of the liftgate.

Mark

[finbox]

top right coner for me to 2004.... dealer fixed it

[HummBob]

I've had mine replace TWICE under warranty

Isn't the 06 pocket different from the 03-05 ones? I know it just says HUMMER on the top, and doesn't have the ABS Chrome top. Are these any better?

[partsguy]

Originally Posted by HummBob

I've had mine replace TWICE under warranty

Isn't the 06 pocket different from the 03-05 ones? I know it just says HUMMER on the top, and doesn't have the ABS Chrome top. Are these any better?

It also doesn't have lamps for the licence plate....Same design no lamps!

[BLOWNZO6]

Originally Posted by finbox

top right coner for me to 2004.... dealer fixed it

+1 FOR ME.. SAME THING.

[br549er]

Me too. The clips get out of shape and need to be bent back out, or replaced. I thought someone had taken the plate back off before.