Malibu Trunk Lid

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Dave - 23 May 2008 03:49 GMT

Darn, I managed to knock the metal rod that tensions the trunk lid
that allows lid to open on it's own. I tried to put it back on but
with no success. Seems a b*tch of a job.

Any tips/tricks to getting the rod hooked back on?

Thanks

David

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Shep - 23 May 2008 19:21 GMT

Muscle and a long pry bar, have someone hold the lid open far as possible to
ease the reinstallation.

> Darn, I managed to knock the metal rod that tensions the trunk lid
> that allows lid to open on it's own. I tried to put it back on but
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> David

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madmedix@gmail.com - 24 May 2008 02:14 GMT

I used a pry bar (20 lb version -> good leverage), but I wrapped the
forked end (for pulling big nails/spikes) with electrical tape so I
wouldn't give Auntie Rust another place to start. Don't forget to eat
a can of spinach first...it's a b*&^h of a job. Just watch you don't
let the end of the tension rod "catch" one of the notches while you're
prying, or it'll bend and that's all she wrote.

Andy

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