Help me please

lynyrd · 01-31-2023, 09:05 AM

Hello,
I need to replace the cable that is used to manually open the trunk when it is locked.
How do you remove the part that you pull and that clips into the hood?
If you have the method, thank you in advance.

ctrlz · 01-31-2023, 09:18 AM

Some pictures here which may help:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38528020528...iABEgL3ZPD_BwE

It looks like it slides in from rear to front. There are two tabs behind the pull handle. Looks like if you depress those you can slide it towards the rear of car. There is "T" type protrusion which looks like it fits in a slot and holds most of the weight.

lynyrd · 01-31-2023, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

It looks like it slides in from rear to front. There are two tabs behind the pull handle. Looks like if you depress those you can slide it towards the rear of car. There is "T" type protrusion which looks like it fits in a slot and holds most of the weight.

Could you tell me on his photos where the two tabs are and where to press to release it?
We do not have access to the back of the handle as in photo 1.

ctrlz · 01-31-2023, 11:07 AM

I'm not sure exactly. there is no procedure for removing this in the repair manual. But the repair manual says you can remove the inner panel liner by removing the 7 push-in retainers. Then you slide the liner past the emergency release handle. Maybe with the liner off you can get a better look at what is going on. So the release is not attached to the liner.

EDIT: I circled my guess. From the ebay listing it also look like the plastic latch handle may rotate down. Looks like there is a single tab that hooks over a metal cylinder. Maybe it rotates down and then you can see what's going on. Just guessing here.

ctrlz · 02-01-2023, 08:43 AM

Did you get this out yet?
I watched a few videos with different styles of handles, and they all seem to be held with just a few tabs.

lynyrd · 02-01-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

Did you get this out yet?
I watched a few videos with different styles of handles, and they all seem to be held with just a few tabs.

I found how to remove it.
Just pass a screwdriver on the side to fold the two lugs.

ctrlz · 02-02-2023, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lynyrd

I found how to remove it.
Just pass a screwdriver on the side to fold the two lugs.

Good job! Figured it had to be simple if there were no instructions anywhere.

So, did this mechanism or cable get corroded from your water intrusion?

lynyrd · 02-02-2023, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Good job! Figured it had to be simple if there were no instructions anywhere.

So, did this mechanism or cable get corroded from your water intrusion?

there is no way this cable is corroded, it is in the middle of the trunk lid and under some protection. (in yellow)
The water enters through the seal and through the harness which is on the side of the trunk. (in red)

ctrlz · 02-02-2023, 10:03 AM

Just wondering why you were removing it.

lynyrd · 02-03-2023, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Just wondering why you were removing it.

I replaced the lock, the motor stopped working

Whoomba · 02-21-2024, 08:21 AM

I thought I was through with water in the trunk when I sold the gen5 convertible.

01-31-2023, 09:05 AM	#1
lynyrd Drives: Camaro 2.0 LT 2018 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Belgium Posts: 198	Help me please Hello, I need to replace the cable that is used to manually open the trunk when it is locked. How do you remove the part that you pull and that clips into the hood? If you have the method, thank you in advance. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2.0 LT Turbo, Conversion to ethanol E85, K&N Typhoon filter, Front Bumper and rear diffuser ZL1/1LE, LED headlights

01-31-2023, 11:07 AM	#4
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	I'm not sure exactly. there is no procedure for removing this in the repair manual. But the repair manual says you can remove the inner panel liner by removing the 7 push-in retainers. Then you slide the liner past the emergency release handle. Maybe with the liner off you can get a better look at what is going on. So the release is not attached to the liner. EDIT: I circled my guess. From the ebay listing it also look like the plastic latch handle may rotate down. Looks like there is a single tab that hooks over a metal cylinder. Maybe it rotates down and then you can see what's going on. Just guessing here. Attached Images Last edited by ctrlz; 01-31-2023 at 04:44 PM.

01-31-2023, 09:18 AM	#2
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	Some pictures here which may help: https://www.ebay.com/itm/38528020528...iABEgL3ZPD_BwE It looks like it slides in from rear to front. There are two tabs behind the pull handle. Looks like if you depress those you can slide it towards the rear of car. There is "T" type protrusion which looks like it fits in a slot and holds most of the weight.

02-01-2023, 08:43 AM	#5
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	Did you get this out yet? I watched a few videos with different styles of handles, and they all seem to be held with just a few tabs.

02-02-2023, 10:03 AM	#9
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	Just wondering why you were removing it.

02-21-2024, 08:21 AM	#11
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	I thought I was through with water in the trunk when I sold the gen5 convertible.

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