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What is the best way to remove the hatch assembly?
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Well, I don't know if my way is the best way <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Easy to do - TWO MAN JOB!!!
1. Make sure all the wires to it are unclipped. I HAD to cut some wires if you're replacing the hatch.
2. Get two pieces of wood or something to hold it up for when you disconnect the struts. Disconnect the struts.
3. Gain access to the four allen bolts for the hinges. You have to peel away the weatherstripping a little and move the headliner a little.
4. Make sure someone is steadying the hatch as you loosen the bolts. Remove, voila!
Michael Sorbera
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[quote name='sasilverbullet' post='33101' date='Mar 23 2007, 02:10 PM']Well, I don't know if my way is the best way <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Easy to do - TWO MAN JOB!!!
1. Make sure all the wires to it are unclipped. I HAD to cut some wires if you're replacing the hatch.
2. Get two pieces of wood or something to hold it up for when you disconnect the struts. Disconnect the struts.
3. Gain access to the four allen bolts for the hinges. You have to peel away the weatherstripping a little and move the headliner a little.
4. Make sure someone is steadying the hatch as you loosen the bolts. Remove, voila![/quote]
What wires did you have to cut? the only wires I can see are those running down the drivers side near the roof, but I don't see how those disconnect.
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If you follow the wires down behind the sun roof motor you'll see that *some* of them *can* disconnect. I don't remember which ones but I had to cut and resolder some wires....
Michael Sorbera
aka San Antonio Silver Bullet
2002 VW Beetle TDI
2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
2004 Cherokee 33ft Travel Trailer
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe (sold)
2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold)
1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold)
1987 Guards Red 944 (first Porsche - sold)
