2019 Coleman 550 Outfitter, need help accessing tail gate latch screws

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks Alien10.  I’m going go check mine mine now.

[Ridge Runner]

Success!(almost).  I followed Pop Bobs instruction.  Worked great.   I struggled trying to clear the side panel around the dump lever handle.  The side panel was hung up there, I didn’t want to break anything, so I didn’t struggle too long.  I had enough clearance to tighten up the remaining screw and added a replacement.  The replacement is a hex head, silver.   Sadly I ordered the wrong length screw, it works, but I’ll order a longer one, and take the panel off and change.  Thanks so much for your help.  

[Ridge Runner]

Hindsight is 20/20.  I should have taken the remaining screw off, and measured the length.  I bought M6x16 mm, too short.  Probably 20 mm, is what it needs.  
thanks again for your help.  

[Pop Bob]

Yes, there was some interference with the dump release lever. Bot there is enough flexibility to just deform the panel a little and it comes right out. From your picture I’d say 3 or 4 mm longer will work and not introduce any clearance issues with the tailgate. Nice job. I should have checked the tightness on my bolts while I had it apart. As an aside, I had to rethread 2 more of the screws because they were run in cross threaded with an impact driver. 😖

Pop Bob

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks Pop Bob

I ordered so M6x20mm stainless steel pan head screws.  Thanks again for your help.

[Alien10]

Hey, congrats on the repair!  

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks for your help!