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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Im almost done taken out every single clip, harness, etc. then I get to tr emergency trunk latch and notice this glue looking thing held up on both sides. I can't for the life of me get it off! Anyone help out?

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Seems like a blow dryer worked (what the heck is the purpose of gluing that thing on there anyways)

Last step is to find out a way to dissemble the emergency latch, keyhole, and latch to close the trunk. Anyone know how to do this?

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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I'm interested in this also. I have a emergency latch trunk but I bought a wingless trunk that doesn't have it.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Nevermind got it once again

For those who attempt to do this in the future there's one Philips screw on the emergency latch and a flathead screw on the key lock

Once key lock is out proceed to pull towards you.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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but are you putting the emergency latch back into the new trunk or leaving it out?
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Of course putting it back. If you don't there's a huge gapping hole.

Its pretty easy to put on compared to the lock. I'm actually finishing up right now.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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but does your new trunk come with it too? cuz the new trunk that i got doesn't so im not sure if it will go back in.
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