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Old 11-07-2006, 10:58 PM
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How do i adjust the rear hatch latch. My hatch wont stay shut. is there a way to adjust it?
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Old 11-07-2006, 11:04 PM
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check your striker
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Old 11-07-2006, 11:13 PM
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you can adjust the striker & the latch its self, to adjust the latch you have 4 bolts to adjust the striker its like a star thing, much easier to adjust the latch.(8 or 10mm) i dont remem.
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Old 11-08-2006, 12:11 AM
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haha mine comes unlatched if i go over rough roads too much, its kinda annoying. one of those things i havent gotten around to yet.
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Old 11-08-2006, 12:27 AM
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Well i pulled it apart and after about 20 min of messn with it i finally got it shut..im just going to leave it shut until i can replace it .... oh well
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