How Do You Replace Trunk Key Lock?
You may need to replace your trunk key lock if you have lost your trunk key or the lock has become worn or damaged. You need not purchase an entire lock assembly; you only need a new cylinder that has been machined to match your master car key. A locksmith can read the reference numbers on your old cylinder and find a new one for this purpose. You can replace a trunk key lock in an afternoon if your locksmith has a replacement cylinder in stock. Open the trunk of your car. If the lock is stuck shut, use a drill with a metal bit to release it. Place the bit into the key slot of the lock and drill through the entire cylinder. Push up and own on the trunk lid until the lock releases and opens the trunk. Remove any interior body panels that prevent access to the trunk key lock. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry out any clips or push snaps that hold the body panels in place. Remove the four bolts that hold the striker plate of the lock to the body of the car. The striker plate is a flat, b
