Need help removing trunk lock 300sd 1985
 

Having problems with trunk lock. Can't remove lock. Key will not

go all the way in. Can not turn trunk lock with key to lock or

unlock trunk. ( I can use key in front door to lock or unlock

trunk. )

I want to remove the trunk lock to get the lock cylinder out to

repair or replace it. I have removed one bolt 2 semi hidden nuts

and one screw and the 2 screws for the black plastic vacuum

actuator but still can not remove the trunk lock. Any

suggestions?
Thanks
1985 300SDhttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1058/...727a37c7_m.jpg
Photo from outside trunk. 300 SD 1985.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7575084@N06/870995759/http://www.flickr.com/photos/7575084@N06/870995759/Trunk lock 300SD, view of latch as seen standing at rear bumper looking down with trunk open.
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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1267/...8f1e90b6_m.jpgView from inside trunk. Trunk lock 300SD interior trunk. Latch and vacuum actuator rod.

Inside trunk view. Rod from vacuum actuator and 2 bolts that hold vacuum actuator.
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View from inside trunk 300SD. Another view of trunk latch, one bolt attaching trunk latch and vacuum actuator rod.
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4 more hidden 8mm nuts hold the black plastic surround that you see from the outside. this piece holds the license plate lights and surrounds the lock; when it comes out the lock comes with it.
gregg

Hogweeds got it right. You will have to look in the holes along the top and you will see the nuts. Use an extension with 1/4'' drive.

now, gettin' it back in....well:dizzy2:

Did get the lock out, just as you said.
How do you get the tumbler out?
Never worked on Mercedes before.

Thanks.
Interior view lock.
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Exterior