Rear Trunk opening, Solenoid not working Options

[Robnxious]

When I had my car wrapped the kids who did it did something to the rear trunk release and I am going in there today. So actually I can hear the solenoid triggering but it's not open, and I will fix that when I am in there. I have read the posts on here and have a pretty good idea how to do it, and have the proper tools. Just want to verify with anyone who has gotten into the rear trunk through the engine compartment.

1) I am assuming you go through the holes that are covered by the plastic caps (guessing strut holes), but how does one who is, shall we say "not as svelte" get in there to get the ratchet back there

2) I have also read about drilling a hole beneath the solenoid and triggering the release that way (Which I am thinking about doing, since I need to put the idiot release in since the DAPO didn't but a failsafe on it).

Anyone got any suggestions since I want to not only get into it today, but also put my new chrome bumpers and bumper tops on this weekend, and I know I need to get into the trunk to do the rear bumper

Thanks in advance

[oakdalecurtis]

I have a rear reflector lens, so I can not use the original push button. I STRONGLY suggest the you add a small cable attached to the release arm in the trunk and run it through a small hole in the bottom of the trunk. Have the cable end up where it cannot be seen from the back of the car, and put a small pull tip on it, see pictures. I guarantee that at some point the solenoid will stick or the battery is too low and it will not release the trunk lid when you need it most. The cable is a backup that you can always use to open the trunk.