rear coupe hatch hinges?

[Lumpyguy]

either I am blind or its not in the manual but I did not see how to attach the rear coupe rear hatch to the hinges. It looks like it uses 1/4-20 bolts but the panel is not drilled out I have pilot holes drilled and it seems like there is aluminum in there. I am guessing it is drilled out and tapped for the 1/4-20 bolts or maybe deep nutserts?

please advise what you coupe guys did.

thanks

[Jim Haar]

Page 443 in the 818S manual ,rev 1Q shows pic

[Lumpyguy]

Not sure what rev factory five sent me but it's not on that page. How is it attached to the hatch?

[Lumpyguy]

They sent me rev 1T I will try and get the next rev.

[AZPete]

You're correct that there is aluminum inside the hatch frame where the hinges are to be mounted. Mark where you want the holes, drill and tap (I tapped 1/4 x 20). There is some wiggle room in the hinge mount holes so you can adjust before tightening the 1/4" bolts. Have patience in getting the hatch tp fit , but it will eventually.

Next, the hatch latch is explained in detail in the manual, but the hatch struts not at all. There was a good thread about this eons ago, so I'll try to find it and post later.
Merry Christmas.

now it's later so here's the strut thread;
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?22037-818C-hatch-strut-instructions

[Lumpyguy]

perfect thanks so much. it seemed like a drill and tap thing. cheers

[Ipassgas]

I am so glad others have blazed this trail. I wanted a plan before mangling the fiberglass on the blind hope there was something there to mount them to. I'm using a 7/32" bit for the 1/4"x20 tap.

[Newkitguy]

my approach was drill and rivnut

[michael everson]

Use a #5 drill or 13/64
Mike

[lance corsi]

#7 drill for 1/4-20 tap