great, thanks Haasman, I did actually adjust those cover latches exactly the way you describe, but I think all four latches are missing the rubber coating.

aaarrgghh so many details to attend to! My wife thinks I'm kinda nuts, but she doesn't have to drive the car an hour every day.

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1995 MB E320 Wagon
2001 BMW 530i
2007 MINI Cooper S (!)