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Author:  sunshine6 [ Tue May 15, 2007 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  trunk lock fun

So my trunk lock is done for. I ordered another one, but how can I get the cylinder out when I can't get into the trunk? I called the locksmith, but they said they didn't have the parts and wont use any I ordered.
Advice?

Author:  sethmcneil [ Tue May 15, 2007 2:41 pm ]
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I went at mine by removing the back seat. There should be a little arm sticking through the latch assembly, grab ahold of it with a pair of pliers, and gently rotate it counterclockwise (looking at it from inside the truk). That'll get it open for ya...

Author:  slantedview [ Thu May 17, 2007 5:27 am ]
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And if all you see is a slot, stick a screwdriver in it and turn to the right. That's in case the bar from the cylinder to the latch has fallen out.

Author:  sunshine6 [ Thu May 17, 2007 11:15 am ]
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Mission accomplished, I managed to break the cylinder with a screwdriver and it opened the latch. Replaced the lock and we are good to go!
This was attempted only after coming to the conclusion that I cant get the backseat off, because my driver seat is welded into the upright position. Good to know.

Author:  sethmcneil [ Thu May 17, 2007 4:34 pm ]
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my driver seat is welded into the upright position.


Weird.

Author:  sunshine6 [ Thu May 17, 2007 11:18 pm ]
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Agreed. I can only assume it broke, and this was the quickest way to fix it.

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