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Sep 29, 2017 | 09:09 PM

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grady

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Hatch struts

there is a metal band which holds the hatch struts in place. One they are removed, how do they go back on? I’m having a tough time.

thanks

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Sep 30, 2017 | 05:12 AM

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if its not going back in easily, I believe the strut is not properly seated on the ball.

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Sep 30, 2017 | 11:50 AM

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They just snap back into place - Ahrmike is right - if they don't go back on easily, try readjusting the strut.

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Sep 30, 2017 | 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke61

They just snap back into place - Ahrmike is right - if they don't go back on easily, try readjusting the strut.

Maybe a bit of WD-40 to make the clip slide on easier

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Sep 30, 2017 | 03:23 PM

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Slide over the top, easy once you figure it out.

Just did my jeeps yesterday.

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