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| mxkinn01 |
 Sep 19 2022, 04:39 PM
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It was pointed out to me at the RRC my key direction was incorrect. I installed horizontal = unlocked and vertical = locked. Is that right or should it be the other way around?
Thanks Mike |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 19 2022, 07:24 PM
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Edit. It's been a long time since l installed one so l went out and checked it out. The lock assembly only goes in the body panel one way. With the key in the vertical position and the actuator to the top is unlocked. Turning to the left to horizontal will lock it. With the key vertical, and the actuator to the right(9.00) it will be locked. Turning the key to the left again will unlock it.
fter installation. Get a flashlight and look before shutting trunk. The actuator should be almost touching the release lever, not to the side of it on the |
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mxkinn01 Trunk lock position Sep 19 2022, 04:39 PM
914werke was it diss & reassembled? My recollection is ... Sep 19 2022, 06:21 PM
mxkinn01
was it diss & reassembled? My recollection is... Sep 19 2022, 07:04 PM Shivers Mine would be horizontal when locked. 1972 Sep 19 2022, 06:32 PM mxkinn01 Maybe @thecabinetmaker will chime in with the co... Sep 19 2022, 07:12 PM mxkinn01
Edit. It's been a long time since l installed... Sep 19 2022, 08:41 PM TheCabinetmaker I'm not sure this is the factory way, but it w... Sep 19 2022, 07:33 PM TheCabinetmaker Glad to help. I don't really think it makes mu... Sep 19 2022, 09:01 PM mxkinn01 Guess I should have just looked at the owners manu... Sep 19 2022, 09:21 PM |
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