Trunk lock removal

[Razz]

Hello,

I am trying to remove the rear trunk lock, (cylinder). since i'm having problems removing the key when i open it. however, after removing the center rear peice (between the tail lights) there are no screws to remove the lock cylinder, it looks like rivet, I am unable to find a procedure to remove it, not even with OnDemand software,
anyone know how ?

[97rs4life]

Re: Trunk lock removal

if it is a rivet, you would need to drill the rivet out and insert a new rivet or a bolt when installing it again.

you use the key to get the hatch open? I never have, I just push the yellow button under the dash, lol

[Razz]

Re: Trunk lock removal

yeah , i have the yellow button , but there is no wiring behind that yellow button :( somewhere between the trunnk and the button the wiring stops.

[Cyborg]

Re: Trunk lock removal

did all camaros come with the electric release? Mine doesnt have one, just curious, because if I do, ill get it put on my remote.

[97rs4life]

Re: Trunk lock removal

I dunno if all came with the button under the dash, mine is a 97 and it has it.

Sucks to hear the wiring was cut razz, maybe you could make that your next project, get the wiring all connected again.

[Razz]

Re: Trunk lock removal

Yeah, summer is comming, i got all the tools needed for it, should be easy enough, but that darn lock cylinder, I dont want to have to bring it to garage just for that,
on the inside of the car, i can see 2 round metal (looks like metal) thing that seem to be holding the peice in place, again no idea how to remove those.

[97rs4life]

Re: Trunk lock removal

have a pic? also what year fbody, camaro or firebird?

[Razz]

Re: Trunk lock removal

1994 firebird

i'll try to get pics tomorrow.

[silvachris1]

Re: Trunk lock removal

did all camaros come with the electric release? Mine doesnt have one, just curious, because if I do, ill get it put on my remote.

Not to hijack the thread, but I have 2 factory trunk actuators for sale over in this thread http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=78195 I'm askin $15 each +shipping. Might help ya out if yours is dead or something.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Trunk lock removal

This will probalby solve your problem..(it fixes like 90% of sticking lock cylinders)

just spray WD40 into the lock cylinder(push the litthe flap open) and run your key in and out.


and not all f-bodies came with a rear hatch popper. My 94 didn't have one or power locks. Its wierd actually using a key on a car nowadays I am so used to Remote keyless entry.

[VTJosh]

Re: Trunk lock removal

My 95 has the little yellow button that opens the rear hatch but it's located on the inside of the glove box.

[nascar24jd]

Re: Trunk lock removal

This will probalby solve your problem..(it fixes like 90% of sticking lock cylinders)
just spray WD40 into the lock cylinder(push the litthe flap open) and run your key in and out.

I second that. WD-40 has worked for me every time.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Trunk lock removal

This will probalby solve your problem..(it fixes like 90% of sticking lock cylinders)

just spray WD40 into the lock cylinder(push the litthe flap open) and run your key in and out.


and not all f-bodies came with a rear hatch popper. My 94 didn't have one or power locks. Its wierd actually using a key on a car nowadays I am so used to Remote keyless entry.

booo they edited out my prom queen reference!