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Stanger16

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I need to replace the trunk lid on my car and I was wondering how you take the existing key latch out to replace it? I brought a used lid from a scrap yard and need to take my key latch out of my trunk lid and put it into the "new" one. I was trying to avoid taking out the rivet.. any info will help
 

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Stanger16:

Get yourself a Hayne's manual ($20 from AutoZone) and you'll find a nice procedure for replacing the lock. There is no way to avoid removing the rivet. The only thing I can suggest to avoid the rivet removal thing is to call (visit would be better) a locksmith and ask him if it can be done.

HTH,

Chris
 

Rusty67

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Alldata says to knock the rivet out. I guess the lock cylinder repair kit comes with a new one ? I'm not sure if its a standard rivet, you may be able to secure it through other means. You could also buy the lock cylinder repair kit from Ford but I duno how much those cost or what all comes in them.
 
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