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

[GaroldShaffer]

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

In response to item 1)

however many extensions you have to put together to reach back there from the opening in the engine bay and a 10mm swivel socket. Unscrew the two bolts that hold the lower latch assembly. OR....... if you can get a long stiff wire in there an reach the lever on the solenoid to try and pull down on it.

Either way it is a big PITA to do. Once open add a wire and drill a hole in the trun floor and drop the wire through there.

[Robnxious]

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In response to item 1)

however many extensions you have to put together to reach back there from the opening in the engine bay and a 10mm swivel socket. Unscrew the two bolts that hold the lower latch assembly. OR....... if you can get a long stiff wire in there an reach the lever on the solenoid to try and pull down on it.

Either way it is a big PITA to do. Once open add a wire and drill a hole in the trun floor and drop the wire through there.
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Yeah, I am gathering it's a huge PITA, and yes, the idiot release will be added as soon as it's open. Guess the one thing I need is the swivel socket (which I was wondering about due to the angle)

Thanks!