I have a bit of a problem on my Dad's Oldsmobile 88. He slammed the trunk lid too hard and now the trunk won't open. The rear seats unfortunately don't fold back. Can someone think of a good way of tackling this problem without damaging too many parts? I've already tried lightly prying on the trunk lid with a crow bar and couldn't pop it loose. Thanks.
How to fix a broken trunk latch
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Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
I have a bit of a problem on my Dad's Oldsmobile 88. He slammed the trunk lid too hard and now the trunk won't open. The rear seats unfortunately don't fold back. Can someone think of a good way of tackling this problem without damaging too many parts? I've already tried lightly prying on the trunk lid with a crow bar and couldn't pop it loose. Thanks.
Bigger crow bar.
I have a bit of a problem on my Dad's Oldsmobile 88. He slammed the trunk lid too hard and now the trunk won't open. The rear seats unfortunately don't fold back. Can someone think of a good way of tackling this problem without damaging too many parts? I've already tried lightly prying on the trunk lid with a crow bar and couldn't pop it loose. Thanks.
Bigger crow bar.
JHZR2
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Is the fuel tank behind the rear seat? If not, Id start pulling it.
Did you try wiggling the key in the lock?
John
John
Originally Posted By: AandPDan
Take out the bottom part of the back seat. That should give you access to the bolts that hold the upper part of the seat in place.
You might be able to gain access to the latch that way..
That worked. The entire plastic latch assembly broke where it bolts to the trunk lid, so I zip tied it back on for a quick fix.
Take out the bottom part of the back seat. That should give you access to the bolts that hold the upper part of the seat in place.
You might be able to gain access to the latch that way..
That worked. The entire plastic latch assembly broke where it bolts to the trunk lid, so I zip tied it back on for a quick fix.
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