mjt343
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- 1997 Explorer
Hi Guys!
I backed into my garage with my trunk open and the impact was all on back right side and that bent the hinge. The trunk wouldn't fully open or close. I ordered a hinge and expected this to be an easy fix. I finally got the two bolts off that connect to the lift gate open to the frame (for lack of better term) and then it shot up because of the pressure from the black arms (sorry I'm drawing a blank on the name).
Either way, now i can't get the rest of the hing off of the frame, and I can't even push the trunk down in the correct position because of the pressure from the black arms. Have I completely screwed myself here? At this point, I'd be happy just to get the trunk safely, permanently closed. Any suggestions??
I backed into my garage with my trunk open and the impact was all on back right side and that bent the hinge. The trunk wouldn't fully open or close. I ordered a hinge and expected this to be an easy fix. I finally got the two bolts off that connect to the lift gate open to the frame (for lack of better term) and then it shot up because of the pressure from the black arms (sorry I'm drawing a blank on the name).
Either way, now i can't get the rest of the hing off of the frame, and I can't even push the trunk down in the correct position because of the pressure from the black arms. Have I completely screwed myself here? At this point, I'd be happy just to get the trunk safely, permanently closed. Any suggestions??