Post by kickfli12 on Feb 6, 2013 18:20:47 GMT -5
first off, you are going to need a 14mm ratchet with a small extension, 10mm socket to go with the ratchet you are already using but i find it easier to have a 1/4" ratchet and socket, and a flat head screwdriver if youre not comfortable using man power to pull interior trim pieces.
here is the part that needs replacing
for some reason many of us have the trunk release lever broken off right at the base making it useless and a pain because we have to use our keys to get into the trunk. hopefully this will help you do the install with confidence.
start out by removing the drivers front left side lower kick panel. is held down by a little black screw type thing next to the foot rest. unscrew that and gently pull it away. guess what? you found out that it was connected to that little trim piece in your door jam thats pretty much there for looks. to get that part off pull up the very far right end and after that pops off slide the whole thing towards the rear of the car.
now with your flathead, pry off the four black bolt cover that cover the bolts that hold your seat down.
now with your 14mm ratchet and extension unbolt the seat and tilt it out of the way.
the next part can be done after the first step if you would like but its whatever. take off the trim piece that covers your seat belt. use your flat head to pry it off and be sure to start from the backseat.
now pull up the carpet. its not going to lift much, just enough to do what you need to do.
now get out your 10mm, the lever is held in by one 10mm bolt.
now that you have it unbolted, pull the cables and do a little fighting and pull the lever out. it has to come out of the back so dont waste your time trying to get it out of the front.
take a look at the cables, dont mix these up or you will pop the trunk next time you get gas. the pink is your gas ant the white is your trunk. use your problem solving skills to take these off and put them on the new lever.
now all you do is put everything you took apart back on in the reverse order and youre all set. it should look like this when its all done.
congrats! now you dont have to fiddle with your keys every time you need something from the trunk.
here is the part that needs replacing
for some reason many of us have the trunk release lever broken off right at the base making it useless and a pain because we have to use our keys to get into the trunk. hopefully this will help you do the install with confidence.
start out by removing the drivers front left side lower kick panel. is held down by a little black screw type thing next to the foot rest. unscrew that and gently pull it away. guess what? you found out that it was connected to that little trim piece in your door jam thats pretty much there for looks. to get that part off pull up the very far right end and after that pops off slide the whole thing towards the rear of the car.
now with your flathead, pry off the four black bolt cover that cover the bolts that hold your seat down.
now with your 14mm ratchet and extension unbolt the seat and tilt it out of the way.
the next part can be done after the first step if you would like but its whatever. take off the trim piece that covers your seat belt. use your flat head to pry it off and be sure to start from the backseat.
now pull up the carpet. its not going to lift much, just enough to do what you need to do.
now get out your 10mm, the lever is held in by one 10mm bolt.
now that you have it unbolted, pull the cables and do a little fighting and pull the lever out. it has to come out of the back so dont waste your time trying to get it out of the front.
take a look at the cables, dont mix these up or you will pop the trunk next time you get gas. the pink is your gas ant the white is your trunk. use your problem solving skills to take these off and put them on the new lever.
now all you do is put everything you took apart back on in the reverse order and youre all set. it should look like this when its all done.
congrats! now you dont have to fiddle with your keys every time you need something from the trunk.
Aww man, at least you tried. What are you planning to try next?
