Removing the Rear Hatch

[BobLoblaw]

What do I need (tool-wise) to properly remove the rear hatch completely (hinges, wires, supports)? Is it possible to change locks from one hatch to another (without extreme difficulty)?

 

 

thanks guys!

[TerranoNZ]

Nothing special just spanners/socket set. The hinge is also "glued" so once the nuts are off you'll need to shake it to crack the seal. BTW they are heavy

Door locks are a piece of cake, **Wear leather gloves** I pulled the front door lock clip a while back, slipped and put a big cut in my finger.....Many words were used.... Few can be repeated in a public forum

[BobLoblaw]

Thanks for your help!

 

I just went and pulled the hatch out and it was surprisingly easy. When I reinstall, what type of adhesive should I use on the hinges?

 

Is the rear hatch lock as easy as the door locks to replace?? Id like to just take the lock from the old hatch and put it in the new one.

[88pathoffroad]

The "adhesive" is an anti-vibration compound. If you really want to, use a little RTV silicone and bolt 'er up. The lock is just as easy as the door locks, yes. Same thing, remove linkage, pull clip. Pop out lock.