how to open the trunk from inside? (key lock broke)

[ec_co]

well, good news .... and good news pt2!

I was able to get the spare completely off the pin and this gave me 'just enough' room to squeeze in and try a few things (i'm 6' 185 .... not big, but certainly not small ... crushing on the ribs during wrenching)

mopar jack - tried your method first, and I'm sure it would have worked. after using the below method, the raising of the trunk un-froze the mechanism. so if it hadn't been a little rusted shut, this would have been easiest.

anlauto - this was what worked for the most part, only once I had the 2 bolts undone from the mechanism I started lifting the lid and it popped right open. looking at it, i'm pretty sure the mechanism had a little rust lockup

the other good news, is that the key now works to open the trunk, lol. i'll have to replace or rebuild the mechanism though so it never happens again. that was a crazy little adventure for the morning

thanks a ton for all the input and help!  (and hopefully this thread will help someone in the future)

[johns cuda shop]

You can always remove the gas tank and filler neck then reach up through the filler neck hole with a extension and remove the 2 bolts that hold the trunk catch to the trunk lid.

[torredcuda]

I`m a little late but I have taped a flat screw driver to a long stick and used it to turn the lever from the back seat area - no need to climb thru if you are too big.

[HP_Cuda]

 

[dodj]

I used a small flathead screwdriver, just stuck in it the key hole and turned lol

Me too. Easy.  But I had no spare tire in the way.