Need creative help opening trunk
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Need creative help opening trunk
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I have an 04 SC430 (project) with a broken/seized trunk latch. The button will not open the trunk. The backup/emergency handle (under the center console/arm rest is inoperable. I disassembled the entire interior in order to get better access to the cable. I used penetrating ol, etc. to luble it and worked carefully. Nonetheless, the cable broke (at the far end (latch)..
Now I have no way to get the trunk open.
I am doing a complete disassembly in prep for a paint-color-change. I have the drivers seat, rear seat bottom and carpets removed. I cannot remove the rear seat back - I understand that in order to remove the seat back, I need trunk access.
I need some guidance... I am not afraid to disassemble, but... what? The latch seems to be the problem. Short of taking the plasma cutter to the car, how can I attempt to remove the latch or.. whatever.
My body guy advises to break a tail light and see if I can access the rape handle. Given that the latch seems broken, I am skeptical that this will work either.
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I have an 04 SC430 (project) with a broken/seized trunk latch. The button will not open the trunk. The backup/emergency handle (under the center console/arm rest is inoperable. I disassembled the entire interior in order to get better access to the cable. I used penetrating ol, etc. to luble it and worked carefully. Nonetheless, the cable broke (at the far end (latch)..
Now I have no way to get the trunk open.
I am doing a complete disassembly in prep for a paint-color-change. I have the drivers seat, rear seat bottom and carpets removed. I cannot remove the rear seat back - I understand that in order to remove the seat back, I need trunk access.
I need some guidance... I am not afraid to disassemble, but... what? The latch seems to be the problem. Short of taking the plasma cutter to the car, how can I attempt to remove the latch or.. whatever.
My body guy advises to break a tail light and see if I can access the rape handle. Given that the latch seems broken, I am skeptical that this will work either.
Insights? Help...
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Here is the "relevant" background...
I have an 04 SC430 (project) with a broken/seized trunk latch. The button will not open the trunk. The backup/emergency handle (under the center console/arm rest is inoperable. I disassembled the entire interior in order to get better access to the cable. I used penetrating ol, etc. to luble it and worked carefully. Nonetheless, the cable broke (at the far end (latch)..
Now I have no way to get the trunk open.
I am doing a complete disassembly in prep for a paint-color-change. I have the drivers seat, rear seat bottom and carpets removed. I cannot remove the rear seat back - I understand that in order to remove the seat back, I need trunk access.
I need some guidance... I am not afraid to disassemble, but... what? The latch seems to be the problem. Short of taking the plasma cutter to the car, how can I attempt to remove the latch or.. whatever.
My body guy advises to break a tail light and see if I can access the rape handle. Given that the latch seems broken, I am skeptical that this will work either.
Insights? Help...
I have an 04 SC430 (project) with a broken/seized trunk latch. The button will not open the trunk. The backup/emergency handle (under the center console/arm rest is inoperable. I disassembled the entire interior in order to get better access to the cable. I used penetrating ol, etc. to luble it and worked carefully. Nonetheless, the cable broke (at the far end (latch)..
Now I have no way to get the trunk open.
I am doing a complete disassembly in prep for a paint-color-change. I have the drivers seat, rear seat bottom and carpets removed. I cannot remove the rear seat back - I understand that in order to remove the seat back, I need trunk access.
I need some guidance... I am not afraid to disassemble, but... what? The latch seems to be the problem. Short of taking the plasma cutter to the car, how can I attempt to remove the latch or.. whatever.
My body guy advises to break a tail light and see if I can access the rape handle. Given that the latch seems broken, I am skeptical that this will work either.
Insights? Help...
I am assuming you cant operate the top down button?
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Yes, lowering the top is genius, unless the tonneau cover in the trunk is not drawn, then you can't lower the top.
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