Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

Hey folks!

The two screws next to the trunk latch were rusty so I removed them removed the rust repainted them and now wanted to put them back in!
Only problem is the screw on the left bites, the one on the right doesn't so I assume something shifted in there in the meantime.
Here is a picture of what screws I'm talking about (The crossfire in the picture is not mine, I found the picture on the Internet): http://www.slypix.net/crossfire/DSC_0059.JPG

Assistance is greatly appreciated!

Thanks and have a good weekend,
Nick

Re: Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

never been in there Nick...going out for dinner, if no luck I will check mine when we get back....hopefully someone will chime in while I'm gone...

Re: Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

Best I can recall, those 2 screws go into welded-on nuts on the handle assembly.

Re: Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

Thanks for all you do! Of course you don't have to look today, if you really don't mind then tomorrow would be fine!
It seems something fell off so I believe it was one of the nuts behind there but I have no idea how to get in there...

Re: Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

Oops sorry I just saw your post! What you said makes total sense, only problem is I don't know what to do about it now. I'm not sure how to get behind there

Re: Need help - Screw next to trunk latch won't bite
 

Take off the rectangular trim piece inside the trunk hatch (the one with the pull down handle) and you'll be able to see the trunk release and go from there.

SIDE NOTE: there is a small circular cover inside the pull down handle... remove this cover with a small flat head screw driver and remove the torx screw inside... then pry the plastic trim cover from the rear hatch.