Sorry ' made mistake in last message…set the striker plate more forward than original when testing first…..

Alistair 

> On Dec 3, 2022, at 4:44 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>        My 84 rear hatch is hard to open because the lock button takes a great deal of thumb pressure to disengage.  My 85 is much easier. 
> 
> Can someone give me some tips on what can be tried to relieve the pressure a bit?  I’m guessing there is some adjustment on the latch somewhere but this is not something I’ve done before.
> 
> Tips on my starting place appreciated.
> 
> Eric Caron