Cover on rear hatch help

122554 · 04-25-2013, 11:46 AM

Need to remove the cover on the inside of the rear hatch to get to the 3rd light. Any trick to this? Or is it just snapped on?

Thanks in advance!

DEpointfive0 · 04-25-2013, 11:48 AM

Give me a sec

BAM, done:
DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

NickTurnon · 04-25-2013, 11:52 AM

Take your finger and get it under the plastic piece and just start yanking slowly. Each portion of the hatch will come off with a slight snap from the connectors. The plastic piece also connects into the side panel but it can be slipped it easily. (Youll know what I am talking about once you take it off)

The whole plastic part comes off really easy. A simple method is put your fist in there and then turn your fist so it pushes on the plastic and comes off with ease.

122554 · 04-25-2013, 11:59 AM

Thanks for the fast replies. Installing the flashing resistor for the third light.

NickTurnon · 04-25-2013, 12:07 PM

So you are gunna have a flashing cyclops? Is that what that does?

kenchan · 04-25-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Give me a sec

BAM, done:
DIY: Weight reduction/Fix hatch not opening issue

nice writeup. with the weight removed, do you press down while you drop the gate down to close?

122554 · 04-25-2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

So you are gunna have a flashing cyclops? Is that what that does?

Yep, flashes rapidly 6 times and then goes solid. The Nismo doesn't have the lower fog, so this was my only choice.

JARblue · 04-25-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

nice writeup. with the weight removed, do you press down while you drop the gate down to close?

For whatever reason, my 2011 did not have the weight/dampener at all. I have never had to apply much force to close it. Gravity takes care of everything from about 4-5 inches height

kenchan · 04-25-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

For whatever reason, my 2011 did not have the weight/dampener at all. I have never had to apply much force to close it. Gravity takes care of everything from about 4-5 inches height

thanks, mr.jar.

i might do this to offset the dyamat weight i added on... like 10lbs or watever

04-25-2013, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Cover on rear hatch help Need to remove the cover on the inside of the rear hatch to get to the 3rd light. Any trick to this? Or is it just snapped on? Thanks in advance! __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

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04-25-2013, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Take your finger and get it under the plastic piece and just start yanking slowly. Each portion of the hatch will come off with a slight snap from the connectors. The plastic piece also connects into the side panel but it can be slipped it easily. (Youll know what I am talking about once you take it off) The whole plastic part comes off really easy. A simple method is put your fist in there and then turn your fist so it pushes on the plastic and comes off with ease. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

04-25-2013, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the fast replies. Installing the flashing resistor for the third light. __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

04-25-2013, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	So you are gunna have a flashing cyclops? Is that what that does? __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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