Hatch Lock-out

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Mar 7, 2005 | 08:33 PM

avengersteve

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From: MD

Car: 1988 firbird formula

Engine: 5.7l pony eater

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 4.10

Hatch Lock-out

Hey all, i have an 87 camaro and i cant find the keys for the door locks, so i replaced the 2 door locks with no problem, but now im stuck. i cant get the interior panels off from the hatch area to access the hatch lock mechinism. what is the best way to pop that baby open?

Mar 7, 2005 | 08:44 PM

GTA4ME

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From: Hill AFB, Utah

Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback

Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO

Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed

Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs

Do you have some pics? If I understand what your asking, you should just be able to unscrew the plastic panel from the back of the trunk. Then you would have full access to the hatch motor and lock. What is stuck, exactly?

Mar 7, 2005 | 08:57 PM

avengersteve

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From: MD

Car: 1988 firbird formula

Engine: 5.7l pony eater

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 4.10

stuck just meaning i dont know wht to try next. problem is, that i cant get those panels off from the inside because i have the cover that hinges down in the back and i cant get that off, so i dont have access to the rear most trim pieces ill try to post a pic tommorow

Mar 7, 2005 | 10:47 PM

lonsal

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From: Hacienda Heights, CA

Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird

Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi

Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27

Pop out the hatch light. You should be able to remove the 10mm screw holding on the manual or solenoid hatch release. With that aside you'll see a square hole. Inside is the tab that you'll rotate CCW to pop the hatch.

Lon