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Can anyone tell me how to R & R a key door for the trunk handle?
Its the cover that hides the lock. I have a donor but I dont want to break it.
Thank you!
Last edited by broo102; 10/14/17 02:06 PM.
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I have taken the DOOR key lids off several locks, not trunk key lids. While easy to do as described above I have had a very poor batting average reassembling them and their remaining tight. The screw seems to easily loosen. I guess the problem may be solved with a glue like JD Weld? I would not recommend disassembling them unless the lid is damaged. The lid is stainless and can be easily shined after sanding the scratches out.
Good luck, Mike
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I guess the problem may be solved with a glue like JD Weld The product is "JB" weld.   
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The one he is referring to is part of the trunk handle. In order to re-chrome the handle it must be removed. The reason he ask the question is, his handle is bent and has another handle to replace it.
I would not use J B weld! Would make it almost impossible to remove again in the future should the need arise. A dab of blue lock tight should be ok. Or, as I did, just SLIGHTLY squeeze the opening the screw fits in, out of round so as to make for a tight fit.
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