Left Side Bag Release

[Star Cruiser]

I am having trouble opening the left side bag. I have to pull the release button (on the back compartment) very hard and press on the bag with my hip to release.

Is there an adjustment to tighten the release cable or adjust how tight the bag seals to the main plastic?

 

[MEP]

I am having trouble opening the left side bag. I have to pull the release button (on the back compartment) very hard and press on the bag with my hip to release.

Is there an adjustment to tighten the release cable or adjust how tight the bag seals to the main plastic?

I just had the same issue. Yes, there is some sort of cable adjustment but I had the dealer do it. The work was covered under the warranty.

 

[Star Cruiser]

I just had the same issue. Yes, there is some sort of cable adjustment but I had the dealer do it. The work was covered under the warranty.

Thanks,
I am bringing my 2012 RT-S into the dealer tomorrow for an oil change so I'll ask about having it adjusted while I am there. Thanks too, for the Quick Reply. (I have the extended warranty, so don't expect an issue

 

[ARtraveler]

Same here. The RT goes in on Tuesday for a warranty fix. :thumbup:

 

[retired1]

Thanks,
I am bringing my 2012 RT-S into the dealer tomorrow for an oil change so I'll ask about having it adjusted while I am there. Thanks too, for the Quick Reply. (I have the extended warranty, so don't expect an issue

I'd be careful, because if they fix it under extended warranty, they may charge you the $50 copay.

 

[finless]

You can adjust it yourself pretty easy.

Bob

 

[timeless]

BE Carefull

You can adjust it yourself pretty easy.

Bob

Be carefull removing this particular piece of tupperware. The tabs are rather brittle & break off quite easily!!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Yup! I snapped one of mine... :gaah:
But the good news, is that with eight bolts holding that panel in place; I doesn't seem to affect anything! :thumbup:

Bob,
thanks for the picture!! :thumbup: :clap:

 

[eddieshep999]

:shocked: Yup! I snapped one of mine... :gaah:
But the good news, is that with eight bolts holding that panel in place; I doesn't seem to affect anything! :thumbup:

Bob,
thanks for the picture!! :thumbup: :clap:

I broke 2 off my old RT I just drilled a hole opposite. where the bolts went in and replaced them with Zip ties once they are pulled tight they. Hold the panel as secure as before
If fact it makes it easier to remove and refit it if you need to

 

[DonST]

In the picture above, I believe Bob did as I did and removed the three short screws from the black lower piece that includes the "mud flap" to get extra room to the adjuster. Otherwise I could not quite get my fingers around the adjusted.

 

[Diamond Dave]

Video for this somewhere ??

Be carefull removing this particular piece of tupperware. The tabs are rather brittle & break off quite easily!!!!!

I need to adjust both sides...I have know idea where to start, no time to take to dealer.

 

[finless]

I need to adjust both sides...I have know idea where to start, no time to take to dealer.

Go to this video at 4 minute mark and I show you what screw to remove to remove the rear panel. Ignore the removal of the trunk lid.

Bob

 

[Diamond Dave]

Thanks guys !!

Go to this video at 4 minute mark and I show you what screw to remove to remove the rear panel. Ignore the removal of the trunk lid.

Bob

All I have to say is you guys rock !!! after watching the video, took apart the bottom cover got right to the adjustment , which did not want to turn..... it works smooth as butter now ,
Thanks again !
Blessings

 

[finless]

Glad you got it resolved!!!

Bob

 

[GA_Spyderman]

I had a little time this morning, so I removed the necessary panels and made the adjustment on my left side bag. Worked like a champ; I am now a little happier. :yes: