Replacing a hatch

[Natty]

I found a white hatch with a wiper bit no spoiler. $350.
Has anyone replaced their themselves? How long does it take? I looked at mine, and I found a bolt on each side.
Does it need to be adjusted or re-aligned? Do you need to apply any sealant?
Jeff

[AKADriver]

I've installed a hood before. which is pretty similar.  Given the weight of the rear glass I bet it'd be a lot easier with help.

The hatch does need to be adjusted.  The procedure in the Chilton manual is:

1. Open the hatchback lid.
2. Loosen the lid hinge to body attaching bolts until they are just loose enough to move the lid.
3. Move the lid up and down to obtain a flush fit between the lid and the roof.
4. After adjustment is completed tighten the hinge attaching bolts securely.

[240Driver39]

Hey whats up, i replaced the hatch on my car a month or two ago.  Very straight forward

A few people makes it easier

Put the hatch on the mounting bracket at the top of the hatch area.

I suggest splicing ur old harness to teh new harness and tucking that inside the passenger cabin

After that u just reattach the shocks and all should be good

if u need more detailed description, pm me

by the way, 350 is a lil high, i got mine for 100, but that may be just what u can get in ur area

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