[cathylaughery]

I Have a 2009 Bra. My latch broken and purchased a new plastic replacement which broke. Now with the recall I have to get it opened. I have a new whole latch but can't open it to get it replaced. Does anyone know how to do this without me paying the dealer. I can replace the part I just need to get to it. I have a coupe.

 

[jimvw57]

sometimes you can use a small screwdriver to rotate the part that is left after the tab breaks off enough to unlatch the locks, Takes a bit of playing with it but i have done it a number of times

 

[cathylaughery]

Ty, I have tried that route. It is pushed up so far.

 

[jimvw57]

If the lever is still in place, but not attached any more grab it with a pair of pliers and work it arouind a bit so it will pop out, then work with what is left underneath to release the latch.

 

[cathylaughery]

I will try again. I have been trying to pull out the whole unit to try and get to it to activate something.

 

[jimvw57]

see if this heps. the part where he opens the latch is shown pretty quick but it might give you the idea.

 

[cathylaughery]

I don't see the link!

 

[cathylaughery]

I did it, I used this link. I was not grounding the probe. When I did it clicked. Now to replace the switch.