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How To Install A Remote Trunk Release
You will have to remove the quarter-trim panel and water shield to reach this wire.
The switch location should be designed for easy reach.
Switch power can come from a switched or unswitched location. It boils down to when you'd like the trunk release to function. If you want it to function at all times, power can come from a fused power source such as the cigarette-lighter circuit. If you want power only when the ignition switch is on, get it from the ignition switch (1967) or from a switched underdash pigtail (1968). Regardless of where you get power, it must be protected with a fuse.
Locate the relay and ground along the driver-side rocker panel. The relay attaches with double-sided tape, while the ground attaches with a screw.
One lead goes back to the trunk latch. The other lead is the power source from the switch.
The switch location is confirmed, and the screw locations are center-punched.
Drill four 11/48-inch holes at the switch location.
Punch a hole in the carpet and feed the power lead through it. Make sure none of the screws penetrate the wiring insulation. Perform an operational check and adjust the latch as necessary. Keep in mind a new weatherstrip may make the trunk-latch-to-catch-fit tight, making latch operation erratic.
Button Pushing
For those who prefer to hide their trunk release, you can also use a fuel door or remote trunk push-button release from a late-model Mustang. You can put the button just about anywhere, including the glove compartment.
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