Removing trunk lock from 67 GTX

[Gary Spaid]

To replace the trunk lock on a 67 GTX is it necessary to remove the rear trim?

 

[Timmayy]

I guess it all depends on if the lock bezel is under or over the trim. I think you can access the back of it through the inside of the trunk. Remove the lock clip and see if it slides out.

 

[R413]

No guessing needed. if the lock bezel is still attached to the trunk panel then the whole panel needs to come off. LOOK at the lock, can you see the whole round face of the cyleinder or is part of it covered?

 

[copper67sat]

Based on a picture I have of mine, it looks like the top of the lock is obscured by the trunk panel so it likely needs to come off.

 

[Gary Spaid]

Part of the bezel is covered. I wonder if I could change it the cylinder without removing the lock?

 

[copper67sat]

Part of the bezel is covered. I wonder if I could change it the cylinder without removing the lock?

Don't know, but that sounds harder than removing the panel and lock to me.

 

[R413]

thanks @copper67sat for the photos. If it is covered by that bezel, then the entire panel needs to come off.

No you can work on the lock while it is in the lid. No room.

Don’t worry, just do it, you could have had it off already, it is very easy to remove with 1/4” drive ratchet and extensions. There are access holes in the lid.

 

[Gary Spaid]

OK, thanks for the encouragement. I will update after doing it.

 

[Don67Satellite]

I changed the trunk lock on my Satellite without removing the rear finish panel. It's easily doable. I may have loosened a couple finish panel fasteners, *head scratch*, but it was a relatively quick job.

 

[Gary Spaid]

OK, thanks guys, I did the little trunk lockset change out. FYI the trim attaching nuts are 3/8". Had to loosen the trim quite a bit but did not have to actually remove it.