Re: rear hatch not working properly? (archive)

The trim panel is easy to remove. Two screws are under button caps, uner the handle. Otherwise the rest of the panel is held with conventional push-in panel fasteners. I pulled the bottom loose first, then the top edge, where I could lift the panel to get some visibility. No wires are anything is connected between the trim panel and the hatch, so you can set it aside.

: 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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Thanks! I'll give it a shot (eom) Tnunnery 12:49 4/10/2000 (3)
- Great Idea on mcoupe.net ... Here is another... Mikeyz 14:21 4/10/2000 (2)
  - Re: Great Idea on mcoupe.net ... Here is another. kwillmorth 17:45 4/10/2000 (0)
  - mcoupe.net updated Zandr 14:39 4/10/2000 (0)

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