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Jul 25, 2009 | 12:18 PM

BlueKitsune

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Hatch Removal

Ok if I remove the hatch, how hard will it be to line it up when its time to reinstall it?
Other thing is, I'll be by myself. So how heavy is that hatch to lift?

Jul 25, 2009 | 12:22 PM

bojo68

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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune

Ok if I remove the hatch, how hard will it be to line it up when its time to reinstall it?
Other thing is, I'll be by myself. So how heavy is that hatch to lift?

Easy, and about 1/5 the weight of the hood on a 77 Toronado...

Jul 25, 2009 | 12:37 PM

audiofreak97

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I would suggest a friend to help hold it up while you get the bolts started. I wouldn't want to try it alone and drop the thing on the ground...

Jul 25, 2009 | 01:06 PM

BlueKitsune

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Well I can get a friend to help so I guess I'll do that then, but still How hard is it to line up? Ive installed hoods and stuff before but Ive never done a hatch. Same method?

Jul 25, 2009 | 01:26 PM

bojo68

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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune

Well I can get a friend to help so I guess I'll do that then, but still How hard is it to line up? Ive installed hoods and stuff before but Ive never done a hatch. Same method?

Pretty much.
Believe it or not, some hatch covers the factory recommended method for adjustment was BEND them. Volare S/W.

Jul 25, 2009 | 01:38 PM

BlueKitsune

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BEND!? Okay then O.o thats weird

Jul 25, 2009 | 04:38 PM

NismoPick

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Use a marker or white out to mark the position of the bolts to hinges, then line them up upon install.

No bending or breaking required (nor recommended).