ratmstr808

I have all the plastic rivets out but on the driver side of the trunk/cargo area there is a neon latch/trunk release. How do I remove this to release the trunk liner?
I read on this forum you have to take out the metal arm but I also read you can just pull the front plastic trim off from around the latch?
So what is the correct way to do this because I got frustrated and accidentally ripped the trunk liner that goes around the trunk latch and I don't want to do any more damage to this stupid liner or else I'll end up buying a new one

also if anyone could post pic too it would be really helpful

Bhubb18

I just took mine off yesterday and had no issue? Mine is an Aus model which may make it a bit different. Got a pic of where you're stuck?

ratmstr808

This is the part I'm not sure how to remove. I read that the black trim around the handle can be popped off. I used a panel popper too to give it a firm pull but it didn't budge so I didn't want to risk breaking it by forcing it

Bhubb18

Oh, mine is definitely different! Weird, I thought it was a requirement for Aussie cars too!

ratmstr808

Yea a lot of the removal guides I read don't have that inner trunk latch and the guides that do mention that latch have conflicting steps when it comes to removing it

sugzz

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On the inside of the latch you'll see a tab. Use a small screwdriver or something with a point to push it in slightly. This will take off the top plastic piece of the latch. Then you can remove the trunk liner.

ratmstr808

Inside of the latch as in on the neon handle part? or inside of the latch as in behind that black trim? anyway Ill check again in the morning when the sun is up thanks for the help

sugzz

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Its on the side. You can actually see it in your picture. When looking at the picture, its to the left across the beginning of the neon handle.

ratmstr808

Thanks, I found it gonna remove it and replace the dead bulbs on my next day off

dreamcar88

iTrader: (1)

i used a clip removal tool from napa i did it literally in 5 mins with this tool. I didnt take the release off just reach around and turned the sockets....

ratmstr808

I used a clip removal too as well I just couldn't get the release thing off. for future reference what do you mean "turned the sockets"?

dreamcar88

iTrader: (1)

you were changing the bulbs right? just reach your hand up and turn the tag light sockets left or right and change them without removing the latch...

ratmstr808

I was changing the license plate light bulbs and the inner tail light housings on the trunk and the outer tail light housings

istundra

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:thumb: there are two spots to unclip inside the handle.

exxonham

Ya just did mine the other day. It should come right off, not too difficult, or should just pop right off