DaveSIIA Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Having difficulty opening the top tailgate on a 1992 RRC (JA VIN) as the latches appear to have seized / rusted as the release button moves but doesn't press in very far. Do the actuating rods to either side of the lock mechanism push / pull or do they rotate around their axis to operate the latches? Trying not to damage the frame as it is aluminium, so trying to work out what I can do from inside the boot. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Pretty sure they pull inwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Unscrew the cover plate inside the boot and use mole grips to pull bar on each side to release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thanks for the guidance. Will continue the soaking in penetrating fluid and then try a more substantial pull on the bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSIIA Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Sorted. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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