Originally Posted by
ray48317
I did exactly as the pdf said. The lever has a full range of motion which it did not have before I pushed the black metal level. Before this I have never had a problem with that lever.
You may have a broken pivot, but we can't be sure of this yet. Here's a picture of the roadster latch mechanism, with the release lever identified. To unlatch the mechanism, you must press down on the release lever, rotating it counter clockwise. You will hear a "thump", and should be able to raise the trunk lid.