[Rickster]

After reading several replies to this problem, I used a heavy gague coat hanger (not the thin white ones from dry cleaners) bent 1 inch from the end to a 90 degree angle, carefully inserted into buttress release latch assembly, pulled towards the middle, and the buttress popped open ! Temporary fix only. The buttress already has a heavy spring that flips it back when you activate the remote control latch release. What I don't understand is how does this metal wire cable behind the buttress release the bolt from spring assembly in the trunk hood ?

 

[rob the elder]

Mounted to the forward wall of the trunk is the cable assembly. The cable assembly includes relays that provide the motion needed to release the buttresses. This cable assembly also provides the motion to release the trunk lid latch. The latch is in the center of the car next to the cable assembly.

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