Rear hatch doesn’t close.

[Obather]

Hello All,
My rear hatch doesn’t close. Anyone know the name of the part/mechanism? I think the strike is fine but the engaging mechanism within hatch is shot. I’ve attached photo. I’d appreciate a part number.

 

[tromz]

The part number is on the underside. Still available if im not mistaken

 

[Kernal]

So the hatch doesn't latch when in the fully closed position??

This thread might help:

Back door upper hatch outside handle

I broke my upper hatch door mechanism on a recent trip. By removing the inside panel and seeing what happened, it looks like there is a yellow plastic piece that sits atop the metal “plug” on the linkage rod between the handle and the door lock mechanism. You can see in the first pic that this...

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[secretasiansam]

Search for posts by me, there aren't too many. I've done a write up on the hatch not closing. You do need a new latch , yours is missing a plastic cover on the latch. But it may not be the complete solution. I had to shim mine.