Replacing broken inop hatch lock How??
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Replacing broken inop hatch lock How??
Someone tried punching my hatch lock on the XJ while I was out on boat a few weeks ago. The key goes in fine but the lock is all busted up. I've sourced a replacement and am gonna have it keyed to match my door locks.
I can't open my hatch because it was locked when the lock got busted up. Without doing further damage...how for I get the hatch unlocked and open so I can install the replacement lock/button assembly?
I can't open my hatch because it was locked when the lock got busted up. Without doing further damage...how for I get the hatch unlocked and open so I can install the replacement lock/button assembly?
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If you're replacing the latch mechanism too, you can just push it where the lock cylinder was (assuming you've pulled out the remains). The cylinder is just held with a slide clip but that's probably all gone now. That's how I've been opening my hatch as someone punched mine in at some point. A long screwdriver pushing in on the flat metal piece should do it.
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