Unable to release rear boot

DarrenHNZ

True Classic
Hi Guys its been a while but have an issue. On my previous X1/9 my rear boot lock cable snapped and someone kindly posted the measurements for drilling a hole to poke a slim screw driver through to trigger the boot latch. Its happened again on my current car and I would greatly appreciate the detail again. With thanks Daz
 
Where did it snap?

Before you cut holes, you may be able to pull it from somewhere "one more time" if the emergency pull doesn't work.

They usually snap right at the lever, so see if a tiny amount of cable is sticking out from there - maybe grabbing it with a pair of pliers (that's what I did, mini vice grips in fact).

Or, you can pull out the lever dish and/or side air vent and pull it from there. The last thing I'd want to do is cut holes.
 
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