1994 Cadillac Deville trunk latch

Tiny
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  • 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 156,000 MILES
My trunk latch has an epoxy faceplate that someone stole recently. I have purchased a replacement swivel latch, but can't get the old one off. Please help! I don't even know who to go to if I were to try to have this replaced professionally.
Thank you.


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Sunday, June 8th, 2008 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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You need a heat gun to do it
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Monday, June 9th, 2008 AT 2:16 AM
Tiny
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I bought the whole assembly. Wouldn't a heat gun just remove the epoxy plate? The plastic clips are preventing me from removing the entire thing. I am afraid I will disconnect something or break something if I remove the plastic clips. I am confused.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 AT 9:44 AM
Tiny
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Did it come with new plastic clips, if it did just cut or break them off
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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No. The clips have wire running through them. Not sure what they are connected to-I don't know if they control the self close mech. Or lights?
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 AT 1:05 PM
Tiny
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I believe they are alarm related, does the new peice have a connector on it, did it come with directions, send a pic of the new peice front and back if you can
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 7:18 AM

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