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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel
The link you posted is a dead end.
Try taking the the latch assembly off the trunk, and see if the lid will sit down where it is supposed to. If not, it could most likely be bent back into position. You will probably need to get a new latch. Also, check to make sure that the striker on the lid is not bent.
The window should be cheap from a junkyard, although if you buy a new one from Safelite or some other auto glass company, they should install it for free.
Best bet is to take the car to an independent (not a dealer!!) autobody shop and have them take a look at it. They can probably tweak the trunk lid into shape for a small fee, and get he glass installed as cheaply as you could.
Try to go when the shop is not busy, then you stand a much better chance of having them take some time to look at it for you.
To get a baseline on price, go to -
www.car-part.com they are a huge database of used parts.
I saw trunk lids for $150, and glass for $25
And, if you do need a new lid, you can search fpor one that might be the right color. The paint work to make one match WILL cost more than $500. |
I had safelite install a the glass $180.00. NOS part. The latch is toast, now the lid is stuck closed, I tried to it get unjammed but the lock must be missed up too.
The lid is bent badly as I see it. If they fix the area where the trunk lights are is bent upwards along with the area where the latch is, bent downwards. Looks to me like someone used a crow bar to do it.
Nothing is that the insurance might not pay for anything and junk it and pay me for it.
I will fix the link. Thanks for letting me know.