Rear Hatch Handle Replacement?

[98 SNAKE EATER]

The grab handle on my hatch is pretty rusty and tends to get stuck to the point where I can't close the hatch without fiddling with it

I've lubed it up quite a bit, but it just seems to get worse with time (especially after snow storms)

I fear one day it will just break off in my hand or prevent me com closing altogether, so I'd like to replace it.

Is there a writeup showing how this is done so I don't have to break things as I go?

 

[zapatius]

The grab handle on my hatch is pretty rusty and tends to get stuck to the point where I can't close the hatch without fiddling with it

I've lubed it up quite a bit, but it just seems to get worse with time (especially after snow storms)

I fear one day it will just break off in my hand or prevent me com closing altogether, so I'd like to replace it.

Is there a writeup showing how this is done so I don't have to break things as I go?

The upper one?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

The upper one?

Yes

The two bolts are pretty rusty and I'm sure they'll snap, so I wanna get a visual of what it looks like inside before I start tearin her down.

 

[zapatius]

Here's a picture from when I did mine. Do yourself a favor and get the stainless bolts

Rear Hatch Handle

I have this replacement on my to-do list. Found part number 6909060010 for the full assembly. Anyone have any pictures or further guidance on its replacement? I'm getting ready to order the parts, but haven't opened it up just yet. Figured I'd see if anyone has anything to read on before...

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