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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: mow4alivn on October 30, 2009, 10:09:34 PM

Title: 53 manhattan trunk lock
Post by: mow4alivn on October 30, 2009, 10:09:34 PM
Ok hear is an easy one for somebody not me though, Need to remove my whole lock mechanisim from my trunk so that area can be sanded and painted. I do not have the key so how are they removed?

Thanks
Title: Re: 53 manhattan trunk lock
Post by: superk226 on October 30, 2009, 11:38:30 PM
You do not need the key to remove the trunk lock assembly. Remove the stainless steel escutcheon by removing the spring clip retainer on the back side of the trunk. A screw driver and a small hammer work well to tap the retainer spring off of the escutcheon. The lock barrel and shaft are held in with a cotter key. Remove the cotter key and the barrel lock and shaft will slide out.