trunk release cable?

[dannydavi]

Hey guys couldnt find it in tsrm or search, but i need to know the route of the trunk release cable to see if thats the issue with it not oppening when i pull up . Is there an easy way to tell if the cable is in tact and functioning?

[dannydavi]

alright so i went out on break and took off inner rear plastic cover and everything was clearly there, in this first photo you see upside down view of entire assembly, second photo you see pic of what it looks like with my lever left down, and third pic is what happens when i pull my lever up. So it looks like it is all attached, but it appears it is loose, not contacting with the lever at the hatch. so now my question is whats the easiest route to get to access that portion of the cable by the driver seat, do i have to take out the seat?
Note: red cable going to hatch lock, white going to driver lever. sorry for blurry upside down cell phone photo's

[dcrusupra]

The cable is stretched. It's common with the gas and trunk lever. You'll need to pull out the drivers seat and pull up the carpet on that side. You may not need to take out the drivers seat but I'm sure it will make it much easier. It's only 4 bolts and 2 connectors. But it's heavy as hell. Unhook it at the trunk latch and just pull on the cord. That's the easy way.

[dannydavi]

thanks alot i will get another one, been putting off looking at it for the past 6 or so months since ive had it. and with the gas like you said it also has a similar problem, where would i notice the stretch there, by the pedal? or in engine compartment? not that i have any issues with it but wouldnt mind checking it out to see if it is stretched.

[dannydavi]

where to buy a trunk release cable? i wonder...

[dcrusupra]

Lol, Toyota.