OMG I screwed up..., Rear trunk stuck locked. |
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OMG I screwed up..., Rear trunk stuck locked. |
HansJan |
Oct 18 2018, 11:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 5-April 16 From: Sugar Land TX Member No.: 19,860 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I was considering making a new username for this (because it soo embarrassing). But we are almost like family on this site, and it would come out sooner or later.
After getting the car back from painting, I’m putting it back together. When reinstalling the rear trunk lock and latch-pin, I closed the trunk. Now it’s stuck closed. I’m able to push the lock in (like unlocking it), but it doesn’t release the latch-pin. The rear lights are installed, so I can’t reach in. Popping out the targa-latch cups, doesn’t help much (my head is too big to see inside). Now I’m thinking about unbolting the hinges from the car, which might allow me some wiggle room. But before doing so I like to see if any of you have better suggestions. Feel free to make fun of me (I deserve it), but helpful suggestions are most welcome. Ps: I’m using the hood shocks instead of springs. |
JFG |
Oct 19 2018, 04:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 7-April 16 From: Wales Member No.: 19,869 Region Association: None |
glad you got it open in the end.
i was dreading this so sorted mine before the lights went in. my pin was bent and only a small part of it was contacting the mechanism. i stuck a small piece of aluminium tube over the pin to widen the surface area to minimise the risk of this in the future. |
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