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May 9, 2006 | 08:58 PM

ckeene502

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From: Elkmont, AL

can not open rear hatch

i just got a new parts car and have no keys, also it is a low option car so there is not a hatch release button.

May 9, 2006 | 10:01 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. Remove the 10mm screw from the manual latch release (black in color). Once it is off you'll see a large square hole. Trip the tang inside and it will release the hatch.

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May 10, 2006 | 09:02 AM

ckeene502

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now all i need it to figure out how to get my butt in the back of the car.
thanks for the info!!! will try it in awhile!!!

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