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last337 |
Dec 19 2012, 05:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
I have tried everything to get into this thing. The rear trunk latch is obviously destroyed and I am just about at the point of drilling the thing out to get inside and install another. I tried opening up the underside access panel just above the transmission but that wont budge either.
Has anyone ever drilled on out? And if so, what was your technique and how did you get the sucker open after? I have seen the latches posted on ebay for about 10 bucks so I dont mind replacing just wondering if that is my ticket to get inside. Any help is appreciated (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
SLITS |
Dec 19 2012, 05:47 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Open the engine lid and with a fairly long stiff wire attempt to trigger the rear trunk latch by running it though the seal between the lid and engine compartment.
You could also try swivel sockets and remove the 4 bolts that hold the trunk lid to the hinges, but this could allow the torsion bars to pop up the hinges which might cause an injury (assuming you have the stock torsion bar setup). Maybe loosening them will allow for sufficient room to see and trigger the latch. I've never had to do this and hopefully will never have to. |
last337 |
Dec 19 2012, 05:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
Open the engine lid and with a fairly long stiff wire attempt to trigger the rear trunk latch by running it though the seal between the lid and engine compartment. You could also try swivel sockets and remove the 4 bolts that hold the trunk lid to the hinges, but this could allow the torsion bars to pop up the hinges which might cause an injury (assuming you have the stock torsion bar setup). Maybe loosening them will allow for sufficient room to see and trigger the latch. I've never had to do this and hopefully will never have to. I almost did exactly that earlier but the torsion bars made me think twice about it. Id much rather not have those come loose under that much tension. |
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