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Re: rear hatch not working properly? (archive)
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Posted by Tnunnery on April 10, 2000 at 10:03:26:

In Reply to: rear hatch not working properly? posted by kwillmorth on April 09, 2000 at 23:25:11:

What is the best way to get to the guts of the latch assembly? I looked at the rear inside door trim but wasn't sure where to start removing it. Thanks!

Tnunnery
'00 M coupe
Columbia, SC
(tie-wraps at the ready)

: For the push-button operation, when the car is unlocked, a small pull-rod is activated froma plastic bell crank arm. The retaining impression on the plastic crank arm is too small, and weak. When it snaps off, the pull-rod falls out of the crank arm, and the hatch won't open.

: I pulled off the rear inside door trim, fabricated a retainer for the pull-ron from 3/32" steel welding wire and two zip ties. Looking at the construction, I would guess that any dealer repair won't last, as they will just install a new plastic arm, which is not a great design.

: 2000 M coupe Imola Red



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