Mattia-SS

How´s the best way to do it? Any ideas?

joe_padavano

1. Open trunk
2. Unscrew retainer plate
3. Pull retainer plate out as far as it goes
4. Slide lock cylinder out of trunklid
5. Transfer actuator rod to new lock cylinder
6. Replace gasket on lock cylinder if needed
7. Reverse steps to reinstall

Mattia-SS

I guess you are refering to the small rectangular plate just under the lock. Can that be pulled out?
I noticed that it seemed to be somehing holding it back?

JimpeBoy

Hej! Trevligt med fler svenskar här! Den sitter väl fast med två skruvar? Ta bort dom sen så är det bara att dra ut den, den sitter ganska hårt men går att få bort om det nu är samma som på 69rna

Hi! Nice with more swedes here! There is two screws holding the plate, remove them and just pull it out, if it's the same on the 70' as the 69'?

NorCalSS

This might help you MATTIA. Explore the site that is linked below for tons more info about your car.



http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/membe...E_MANUAL_8.pdf

Mattia-SS

Thanks I think I will manage now

joe_padavano

Friction is holding it back. The plate is actually part of a curved spring steel clip that holds the lock cylinder in place. The spring force keeps the lock cylinder up against the trunk lid and this friction is what's holding that plate in place. Pull harder. I usually need to pry under the plate to get it to start moving.

jdana24

I just replaced mine, and experienced the same issue you are having. I wasn't able to pull it out, so I took a 1/2 inch chisel (or you could use a flat head screw driver) and a mallet, and lightly tapped on the lower lip. Once I was able to get it to move a bit, I just continued to tap side to side and it came out. Just be patient and it will come out.