Hello all,

Have a thread open in the general section but hoping to get a quicker answer here.

I am about to swap from a low rise trunk lid to a wingless trunk lid. I am having trouble getting the locks off. I unbolted the three bolts holding the assembly on and the assembly is now loose, but I cannot get the lock cylinder to budge. I have searched and tried pulling on the big grey tab, but it only moves up or down slightly and the cylinder does not budge. Any words of wisdom? I have found this pick on these forums:

 

That big grey tab thing is the only thing holding it on. Its on there pretty good. Just gota yank it off. I swapped my trunks awhile back.

 

Do I pull the tab away from the trunk, or up and down?

 

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If i remember right just pull on that and it will come out.

 

with the pic oriented the way it is...you will push up on the bottom of the tab. It sucks. Trust me...I smashed the **** outa my hand

 

you just need man strength

 

actually it comes out really easily. It's a shim that presses the lock against the trunk.

Grab the tab and pull straight down. Shouldn't be bending or anything.

 

yeah that thing is definitely a pain in the ass to get off but like said before man strength will get it done

 

Thanks for all the help!

Do I pull up like the red arrow, or back like the green arrow?

 

from that its the RED arrow

 

Red arrow. Yank that hoe...

 

push the lock cylinder in ( from the outside of the trunk) while you're pullin on the tab if possible. it will tale some of the pressure off.

 

agreed, put your index finger around the tab sticking out and pull in the direction of the red arrow. It's very easy. I have more trouble putting it back in than anything.

 

Thanks for all the help!

 

It's going to look like ass until you lower your car bra.

 

Might install pedders down the road. Until then I am very satisfied with the look.

 

Sure, if you're into the monster truck scene.

 

Chill with it.

Looks good man

 

haters gonna hate.

 

On the positive side, there's room for fat girls the way it is.

 

So what you're saying is you can't have your girlfriend, your mom, or your sister in your car because it would scrape?

 

You forgot aunt.

 

Yeah. Oh **** and his grandma.

 

Zing