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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Anyone know how to open the glass hatchback on an 85 without battery power? There was a plastic plunger like thing back there but as soon as i pushed on it the plastic snapped right off. Any suggestions? Thanks ...David
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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there should be a cable hidden behind the carpeting or the canvas cover. you just pull it and it releases the hatch.

hope this helps.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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well the last guy opened my rear hatch with a brick when he helped himself to my stereo.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by c69ss396
well the last guy opened my rear hatch with a brick when he helped himself to my stereo.
My thief was more creative ; he used a pry bar by the latch to try and lever it open. Obviously a big piece of glass doesn't take to that too well

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There was a plastic plunger like thing back there but as soon as i pushed on it the plastic snapped right off.
That is the retainer for when you put the targa top in the back.
When in car looking at hatch , there is a wire coming out of the release solenoid on the LHS behind the carpet

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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This pic shows where the cable would exit, if it was pulled in to view. I crimped a ring terminal on, to make it easier to find and pull.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the help i dug around and found the cable in about 10 seconds....David
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Good info - I didn't even know about that cable either.
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