Tailgate upper trim noise

[Batmanglass]

Hi guys,

Sorry if this has been posted I’m new. I have just got a 2015 A6 Avant S line.
There is a vibration noise from the rear trim in the tailgate. On the corners near the hinges. I have tried replacing the trim, no solution. It’s currently stuffed with foam, but that hasn’t cured it. I have attached a photo where the noise is coming from.

Any one come across this before?

 

[phil_w]

In the past I've found that the covers on the actual hinges can make a noise - and just pushing them back in place a bit helps.

 

[Batmanglass]

I did try this and it seemed to help. But, not for long. Are these covers able to be removed or are they really important?

 

[phil_w]

They keep the moisture away from the metal hinge mechanism. I think the noise maybe comes from where they touch the the trim that surrounds the boot lid - so you could try getting some fabric loom tape and sticking some subtly in the areas where they meet.