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2002 Honda Odyssey Hatch Pistons

Tiny
MRAY
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2002 Honda Odyssey 6 cyl 115000 miles

The rear hatch is held open by two pistons. One of the pistons is leaking and the hatch will not stay open (obviously they need to be replaced).

Is it just a matter of loosening the bolts attached to the frame to remove the pistons, or do you have to get into the inside of the hatch and frame to make sure that a "nut" does not drop down to the bottom of the hatch and frame?
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi MRay,

The internal nut is welded to the frame so you need not worry about them. However sometimes the bolts tends to stick due to rust so if the bolt gets very tight while removing, do not force, you might get the internal nut off its seat, and that would be troublesome. Some WD40 sprayed onto the bolt would help while removing.
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Thursday, December 11th, 2008 AT 10:28 AM
Tiny
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Thank you. Appreciate the advice.

Sincerely,

MRay
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Friday, December 12th, 2008 AT 6:04 AM

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