Rear striker plate

13overpar

I've successfully replace the hydraulic pump but now having issues replacing the rear bolt striker plate. Do i reinstall the same way i removed it or is there an easier way.

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Do you mean the U shaped hook that goes into the tonneau cover and locks the rear of the top down? I mean the part that you have to reach under the fabric cover under the rear window and unbolt two bolts? If that's what you mean it only took me a couple of hours, skinned up knuckles and bruises on my upper arms from the glass shield behind the seat. No biggie, right.

If so, there is an easier way. If you raise the top to about halfway position it puts some slack into the fabric. Then you can push the fabric up on the rear bow and you will see two black plastic circular hole covers. They're right in the middle of the rear bow. Peel the plastic circles off with a single sided razor blade and you will find two access holes that allow you to reach the top of the bolts with a 10mm socket wrench. It's not easy but if you put a little piece of tape or something sticky inside the socket you can hold a bolt in place long enough to get it started. It only took me an hour and a half to get the first one started. The second one only took about a half hour. I think if you can follow that you can do the rest yourself. Good luck.

Edit - A little tongue in cheek there about "only". It's a tough job but it can be done with some tenacity. Don't give up. keep trying.

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