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> What's a Hatch Latch for?

The hook part (as the picture shows) goes on the rear hatch latch post. The
hatch lock then  latches onto the eye part of the turnbuckle.  In this way,
you can leave the back hatch propped open slightly for ventilation while
still having the vehicle be locked.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"