Trunk Lock

[pickles8806]

Hey guys, my finish or center panel is broken and i wanted to replace it. However, will I be able to remove the lock that I have in the center panel on my car and put it in the new one? I have a 1996 Camry LE.

[shingouki808]

You shouldn't have to remove the lock mechanism. It just slides out of/into the panel. When you take it off you'll see what I mean.

[mox]

There is a couple of 8mm nuts to remove

Then you pop the center panel out.. the lock is in the trunk, no needs to do anything with it

[pickles8806]

o nice thanks, also, anyone know where I could go about picking up a new center panel, other than ebay?

[prnc_chrmng]

toyota dealer, junk yard, TNs for sale.

also youll want to get a 8mm deep socket for the center panel

[zoni]

isnt it a 10mm deep? what i do before installing a new center panel is to ALWAYS take a dremel tool and cut off wheel and cut off the straight section of the bolt, so all thats left is the threads. it makes it a lot easier to work with if it has to come off again.

[camryelaine]

I'm getting a new center piece and is going to sell my old one (green pearle). PM me if interested.

[prnc_chrmng]

Originally Posted by zoni

isnt it a 10mm deep? what i do before installing a new center panel is to ALWAYS take a dremel tool and cut off wheel and cut off the straight section of the bolt, so all thats left is the threads. it makes it a lot easier to work with if it has to come off again.

dont know, it was an 8mm on mine when i just did it. dont know if different years used different sizes altho i know 10 is the standard on the camry

[zoni]

i just dont remember... lol. i know, you can basically take the car apart with a 10, 12, and 14. 8 for the really small stuff, and 17 for the bigger stuff. dont forget the prybar and big ass hammer... my #2 and #3 favorite tools, behind my #1 14mm deep socket.

sorry to get totally off topic here.