Boot lock removal

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Igotwood
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Post Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:46 pm

Hi, trying to remove the rear boot lock, I've undone the bolts but can't seem to pull the externally black part off, any advice greatly appreciated, gonna try and upload a picture to help
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Post Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:01 pm

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Post Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:06 pm

Have you unbolted the solernoid from the framework, 2 7-8mm self tapper bolts? and unhook the little bar that joins to the lock?

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Igotwood
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Post Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:30 pm

Yep. Solenoid is removed, inclusive of arm. When I pull the cylinder from outside the boot, it won't pull away from the rear panel, is it just a case of pull harder ?
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Post Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:09 pm

Cannot remember fully since i did my lock.

Just found this if it is any help?

http://www.e30performance.info/viewtopi ... =35&t=1590

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