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Old 04-07-2005, 12:32 PM   #2
cali-ti
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hmmmm ... that pic looks familiar! the bad part is that the bottom right near where you want to place the foam has expanding rivets (bottom edge if you look at the end of the hatch when it's raised). those don't like to come out easily and will most likely break (pretty much a one time use item) so be prepared to put something else back in to replace them or get some replacements before you start. i also broke some of the other plastic clips that hold that trip piece on when i yanked it off (even getting my hands as close to either side of the clip i was working on). over time, they get somewhat brittle. how soon are you going to do this? i'm waiting for a couple parts orders and can provide you with part numbers when they come in. not sure the ETK is super clear on which clips are used in what areas. i could take some pics in the next couple days too if you want to see some of any particular area. just let me know and provide me your email address (private message or here if you don't care that people know it).

if you do take that whole trim piece off, i suggest getting into the interior of the hatch down near the trailing edge (couple drain holes down there almost directly under the license plate) and cleaning and WAXING so you hopefully won't get rust developing there like i have. might as well do it while you're in there
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