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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Is there a way to adjust the rear hatch? There is a slight difference on how far it shuts from the left side to the right side.

Cant figure out if there is a way...thx
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Is there a way to adjust the rear hatch? There is a slight difference on how far it shuts from the left side to the right side.

Cant figure out if there is a way...thx
Yes.

Pull of the rear covers and you'll see the adjustment bolt (10mm) that allows you to adjust the latches.
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Good info. Saving this tip for possible future use.
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What rear covers? what is that?
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Can anyone expand on how to do this?
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Can anyone expand on how to do this?
The covers on the back where your top goes at the rear of the trunk.
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I dont have the convertible.....I have the coupe. Can I still adjust the rear hatch?
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I dont have the convertible.....I have the coupe. Can I still adjust the rear hatch?
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How?
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How?
Go open your hatch.

Pull the rear covers off of the back wall and you'll see the locking mechanism..

Use a 10mm to loosen the adjuster bolts and adjust as needed.
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What are the covers? sorry
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Originally Posted by jfattizzi
What are the covers? sorry
Go open your trunk and look straight down. There are covers against the rear were the weatherstriping is lcoated.

Remove them and you'll be abe to adjust the cargo hatch.
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thank you
No problem
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Originally Posted by jfattizzi
What are the covers? sorry
The protrusions that your top would lean on when stored back there.
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