Overview

The objective of this modification was to allow the rear hatch to open without hitting the cargo carrier. 

Cargo Carrier

Steps

• determine where you need to have your grips in order for the carrier to clear the rear hatch. 
• remove the quick grip assembly by un-screwing the smapfit cradle from the underside of the carrier.
• remove the rivet caps from the underside for the slide strip
• drill out the rivets from the slid strip and remove.
• using a jigsaw, extend the hole for the slid strip. 

• place age slide strip in place and drill out the new holes using the slide strip as a guide. 

• tape up the old holes to prevent moisture from entering the cargo carrier. Here, I used aluminum tape.

• tape the slider in place to facilitate riveting

• rivet the slide strip in place.
• re-assemble

Results

The cargo carrier now clears the rear hatch!

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