Could you not have just used a larger screw??? Or bolt it??

the problem is the "lip" the hatch cover rest on is very thin and the holes get "wallered"* out & you can't get to the backside for through bolting





* consult "Southern to English Dictionary"

You have to take the cover off......haha, hope this helps!!

I did use a larger screw and it did work for awhile but it's loose again so I'm going to do it by putting a backing under it