Last week Larry A. wrote the following regarding operation of the rear hatch power lock:
"There is a little spring loaded pin that slides back and forth and drops
into a detent at each end.  This area must be lubricated well.  Upon close
inspection you may also find a slight ridge in the casting that interferes
with the pins motion when you are unlucky.  Changing the shape of the
casting slightly with a file or Dremel will improve operation."

I have intermittent poor behavior of my hatch power lock, and lubrication maybe part of the solution..
Question: Can I remove the latch from the hatch without springs and other parts flying into hidden corners of my garage? Also, will any adjusting be necessary after re-installing the latch, like for properalignment of the striker plate?
Jack Botts
Columbia, MO
'86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender
'14 Passat SE TDI