64-66 Remote Trunk Release
Tools Required:
Phillips Medium Screwdriver
Power Drill
.125" Drill
Socket Wrench
7/8" Deep Socket
1/2" Deep Socket
Preparation:
Determine
your preferred location of the remote release handle. Usually it is mounted
between the drivers seat and the door sill plate. Be mindful of full adjustment
of the seat, both forward and rear. The rear seat will need to be removed.
Step 1:
Positioning and Mounting the Control Lever
Position the
remote handle with base in a comfortable location next to the drivers seat. We
recommend that you punch holes in the floor through the carpet into the floor
prior to drilling. Caution must be taken whenever you drill through the carpet
as the drill bit can easily pull carpet loop fibers out of the floor of the
carpet. Use the four pan head stainless steel mounting screws which have been
provided.
Step 2:
Routing the Control Cable
For a more
concealed cable installation, the cable can be routed underneath the door sill
plate to the interior quarter panel along the top rear seat/trunk divider to the
passenger side. Route the cable into the trunk area near the right trunk hinge.
Route the cable on the underside of the trunk lid using a clamp for both slots
on the frame of the trunk. Route the cable through the opening in the trunk
frame near to the latch and clamp at this opening. As the cable goes inside this
opening, remove the slack in the cable housing as the latch is installed with
the cable attached.
Step 3:
Securing the Cable to the Trunk Lid
Using the
cable retaining clamps provided and #8 screws, secure the cable along the path
to the trunk. CAUTION: Avoid sharp bends in the cable during routing. Use gentle
sweeping bends so that the cable is not restricted inside the housing. Cable
should not obstruct the rear seat.
Step 4:
Removing the Trunk Latch and Lock Cylinder
With a 1/2"
socket remove the two bolts that retain the trunk latch. With the 7/8" deep
socket remove the trunk lock cylinder retainer nut. Remove the nut washer and
sleeve from inside the trunk lid and remove the lock cylinder housing from the
rear.
Step 5: Changing the Trunk Cylinder Extension
Insert the
trunk key into the trunk lock cylinder. The secret to removing the key cylinder
from the housing is pushing in the small pin/button located on the top of the
cylinder housing. Rotate the key clockwise approximately 45 degrees to the right
while applying pressure to the brass pin. Once the pin is fully depressed pull
the cylinder from the housing. Remove the cylinder extension/stem and replace
with the special remote control extension/stem which has been provided in your
hardware kit. Slip the cylinder back into the housing and turn the key until the
small pin/button locks into the housing. Slip the lock assembly back into the
trunk lid and reinstall in reverse order. WARNING: Failure to install new remote
control extension stem probably will result in cable failure.
Step 6: Securing the Remote
Cable to Latch
Install the
wire clip on the end of the remote control cable to the trunk latch lever latch
assembly. Finally reinstall the trunk latch assembly to the trunk lid.