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Question posted by Conrardyjackie on November 2nd, 2014

My Trunk Will Not Latch So It Is Se Ure

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 2nd, 2014 12:53 PM

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Troubleshooting instructions below

http://www.ehow.com/how_7558145_trunk-latch-wont-close.html

Trunk latch adjustment video instructions below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UosQXuMaw5o

Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

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