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[Tom Green]

Peter,

My avant spent one year in CT, and the remainder in NV and CA.  It had
rust all around the license lights and the hatch handle.  Treating and
painting required removing the taillights and the interior panels.  I  
can see
that several years of NE salted crud would have created real damage.

The tailgate trim is made much like the a pillar trim with the  
plastic center
strips sticking into retainer clips.  Heed Maloney's advice and  
carefully
remove the trim and cover yourself.  The access for the backup light
bulbs on each end of the interior cover allow access to screws  
holding it
in place.  You can hope the other clips allow the cover to be removed in
one piece.  Mine was pretty broken up when I got the avant, so I did  
some
extensive epoxy repairs.

The chance to lube and adjust the rear lock mechanism worked wonders
for making it operate with ease.

The A6 hatch fits as well, so there is hope to find one rust-free.

Tom

> Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:46:43 -0400
> From: Peter Schulz <pcschulz at comcast.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] Rusty Hatches (Avant content)
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> Both my Avants have rust on/in the weld/crimp seam directly above the
> license plates...
>
> Have other Avant owners seen the same and how have they addressed it?
>
> Given the location, to properly treat the rust,  I would need to
> remove the hatch from the car, remove the tail lights and trim, and
> then try to get some rust inhibitor, etc into the seam and then  
> repaint.
>
> Any experiences to share?
>
> I am keeping my eyes open for rust "free" ( that's a challenge in New
> England) silver and emerald green hatches
> (If there is such a thing)
>
> -Peter
>
>
> -Peter Schulz
> Chelmsford Ma, USA
> http://www.naaclub.org/
>
> 1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
> 1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
> 1991 200 20v Q Avant Titan Grey (for sale)
> 1991 90 20v Q Red
> 1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)