HMMWV slapback hatch removal question.

[Mattguy]

Trying to remove the hatch on the rear of my slant back and I can't seem to get the latches to open to remove it is there anything special?

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

There is a knob in the center of the latch that you have to rotate to unlock it.

Also, be extremely careful and have someone help you. My humvee almost killed me when I was messing with the rear hatch and it collapsed on my head.

 

[Mattguy]

I pulled on the latch and I've got the rear hatch supported by a forklift but it won't release the pins.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

I pulled on the latch and I've got the rear hatch supported by a forklift but it won't release the pins.

Spray the crap out of the latches with wd40

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

What is the status of the lower latches? Might wanna make sure those are latched while unlatching the top ones.

Full disclosure, I'm not sure the proper sequence of unlatching if you are planning to fully remove the hatch. In normal use you only unlatch the top or the bottom, not both.

 

[Mattguy]

The bottom is already unlatched. There is nothing that interconnects the two latches together. I'm going to try to spray them down with some lubricant.

 

[Mattguy]

It keeps hitting his clip when I try to open.

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

The bottom is already unlatched. There is nothing that interconnects the two latches together. I'm going to try to spray them down with some lubricant.

Yeah I know they arent connected by any sort of linkage, but if the door is propped open by any substantial angle it might be tougher to open.

Are the gas shocks still installed?

 

[Autonomy_Lost]

It keeps hitting his clip when I try to open.

Well theres your problem. That latch is still closed. Some lube and elbow grease and you should be able to pop it open.

 

[Mattguy]

Mission accomplished...