Stuck Rear Decklid on 64 Notchback

[Essthreetee]

So, the rear decklid was hard to close and I thought, “I can fix this…” so I adjusted the pin. And sure enough, it closed nice and easy. Perfect (I thought).

Then to open it……nope. Nothing. I can hear the latch moving the same as it did previously..but it is not releasing the pin.

I have tried to search and the only thing I have come up with is to remove the cooling boot to reach up and try to release.

Is this correct? Is there another way? Should I just leave the pin off once I do get it open?

Thanks in advance.

[Bobnotch]

[Essthreetee]

[vwfye]

After phlling the release handle (or having someone keep it pulled), grab the rear corners of the lid and gently rock it side to side while lifting.
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[Essthreetee]

Well, we did get it open but didn’t do a very good job of documenting it. I do have some pictures at what was happening….and I will explain what I did for future reference of someone else in the same situation.

I removed the exhaust and the cool air boot so that I could gain access to the back side of the latch.

While I could reach up and touch it, my direct view was blocked by a support bracket.

I shoved my camera up there and took a picture so that I could see what was actually happening….the locking pin was wedged against the hole…instead of the latch.

I was able to put enough pressure against the pin and then pull the cable….thereby releasing the trunk.

I have removed the pin and am just currently leaving it like that.
I figure I will revisit it when I get to the bodywork step.

Thank you to those of you for your help.

[Bobnotch]

Looks like you'll need to tweek the pin forward a little. Don't know if you have enough adjustment in the "pin mounting plate" or not, as that might give you an alternative way to set the pin location. Just a thought.
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[rustyfastback]

Keep in mind the 2 mounting holes for attaching the latch pin to the decklid are a little offset. You may have the catch installed upside down causing the pin to bind in the latch. See this add for photos.
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