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Old 03-02-2014, 10:58 PM
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Removing rear hatch

I was wondering how much of a pain it is to take off the rear hatch to make it easier to repaint the metal trim around the glass

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Re: Removing rear hatch

Ive done it by myself, but it weighs around 90lbs & a little ackward.So get help if you cant lift it on your own.
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Re: Removing rear hatch

I used a large cardboard box to set the hatch on and then unbolted it. Worked pretty slick but mine has the rear trunk cover which may have given the box more support.
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Re: Removing rear hatch

not hard, helps with an extra pair of hands. Just be sure you DON'T twist it, that back glass is surprisingly easy to break.
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