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Symptoms: Squeaks emanating from rear hatch while driving over bumpy roads.
This is caused by a loose fit between the hatch and the body. Adjustment of the plastic/rubber posts on each side of the hatch usually clears up the problem, which may return after several months of slamming the hatch shut.

1. Loosen threaded pin (2) with a 4mm Allen key (hex key).
2. Pull detent slide (1) out by approximately 3mm.
3. Carefully close the tailgate (without slamming it), until the lock engages audibly.
4. Open the tailgate and pull detent slide (1) out by two notches.
5. Tighten threaded pin (2) to 1.7 Nm.

Audi issued a TSB on this that recommends replacement of the adjustable stoppers on each side of the hatch and the striker plate with improved versions, but I don't have any info from anyone who's done this. Here is a list of P/Ns:

• Adjustable body stop 895 827 347 & 348 - Goes on body, each side
• Adjustable asymmetrical rubber stop 895 827 499 & 500 - Goes on hatch, each side
• Striker Plate 895 827 507 - Goes in latch area