How to manually open a stuck buttress and trunk lid on a Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky

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If the trunk release button on your Solstice or Sky is not releasing the convertible top buttresses or trunk lid / deck lid, here is the how-to guide on how to get those manually open, so you can access your trunk area.
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@thomasharris5151
@thomasharris5151 6 ай бұрын
I hope I never have to do this, but if I have too, I’m confident it’ll be easy thanks to this tutorial! 👌🏾💎♦️
@danieljohnson5174
@danieljohnson5174 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I can't tell you how many times I've read online how to do this but nothing beats watching a video that shows you how to actually do it. You've saved a lot of people grieve from these common Kappa platform issues.
@RedlineAutoParts
@RedlineAutoParts 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EdgarGarcia-rb2kv
@EdgarGarcia-rb2kv 3 жыл бұрын
I have watched quite a number of these videos however, this video is the one that explains the best.
@jondonahue7163
@jondonahue7163 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. One side on my 2008 was stuck, and it worked! Next, I want to just remove the top completely, living in Tombstone, Arizona where I rarely need it -- but my girlfriend, conscious of her hairdo, is resisting that. Will tempt her with the promise of putting a REAL SUITCASE in the trunk!
@Robotech04
@Robotech04 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Those buttresses are a pain to get open when something causes them to stop working.
@RedlineAutoParts
@RedlineAutoParts 5 жыл бұрын
They sure are, thank you!
@donaldharris955
@donaldharris955 Ай бұрын
Awesome video because my alternator is out and even though it is a new battery it won't release the trunk latches and I can't access my jump box, or ratchet set to use my ratchet to release the idler pulley on the serpentine belt so Thank for this video! Now if I can figure out how to take the wheel off😢
@masonmoore6237
@masonmoore6237 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much left my keys in the trunk was very helpful
@RedlineAutoParts
@RedlineAutoParts 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@tedschmitt178
@tedschmitt178 9 ай бұрын
Great video.
@elizabethlinehan7214
@elizabethlinehan7214 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! My buttresses are fine, but after washing the car, the trunk relooks immediately when I try to open it. Of course, this only happens the day before Father’s Day when my husband’s gift is in the trunk! Now he gets to really work at opening his present! 😂😂
@tomlencia
@tomlencia Жыл бұрын
😊😅z?_wc.😊😊
@tomlencia
@tomlencia Жыл бұрын
😮.😊
@tomlencia
@tomlencia Жыл бұрын
😊
@mistacreativity8720
@mistacreativity8720 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, this just saved me a whole lot of stress
@kennethblack1291
@kennethblack1291 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@halnwheels
@halnwheels 3 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thanks for the effort and posting.
@danielcarson6377
@danielcarson6377 2 жыл бұрын
Unlatch top inside then hit button till opens worked for me push top back a little helps too.
@BuildyourDreesDreamHome
@BuildyourDreesDreamHome 2 жыл бұрын
Try this first everyone!!!
@williamvanlack4859
@williamvanlack4859 10 ай бұрын
What do you mean exactly?
@titinkerbell365
@titinkerbell365 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'll try it soon
@frankcook5023
@frankcook5023 3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much. You saved some milk, chicken, and sour cream from going bad and I'm keeping that tool inside the glove compartment from now on.
@richiefanelli6518
@richiefanelli6518 2 жыл бұрын
WOW !! TY !! It worked !! Such a stress reliever !! The little orange plastic part broke off. Any idea of what that part is called?
@ikeaaron
@ikeaaron 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this!
@khaleedo63
@khaleedo63 Жыл бұрын
3 days ago I received my 2009 solstice from the US. I have seen your video how to open the top and did all the way and worked fine. But, there is one problem ad that is the trunk is not completely closing and showing trunk a jar. It’s not closing well. What to do? I don’t want to hurt the trunk or damage it. My solstice is almost new and done only 5300 miles only. Please advice me in my personal email. Regards. Khalid
@davidbucklew7611
@davidbucklew7611 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jocelynrobinson8980
@jocelynrobinson8980 4 ай бұрын
Can you add a link to that tool? I can’t find anything that works
@DaddyBubs
@DaddyBubs 2 жыл бұрын
Omg perfect video dude ty so much! 🎉
@ivorywhite4700
@ivorywhite4700 4 жыл бұрын
My buttress is already up,but the trunk doesn't open. Even with the manual pull it doesn't open the trunk. Any help with that?
@stephenrobinson6779
@stephenrobinson6779 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent Thanks! But, where's your jack stand? Safety first right
@Chris-zl9ft
@Chris-zl9ft 2 жыл бұрын
what will cause the release button in the glovebox not to work. It seems like it's stuck pushed in
@dlvh007
@dlvh007 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks much!
@timbacchus
@timbacchus 2 жыл бұрын
Think I will put the trunk handle behind the carpet while it is still working
@janice652
@janice652 2 жыл бұрын
Your the best thank you so so much
@yuriking822
@yuriking822 4 жыл бұрын
thank you from brazil 👏🏾👍🏾🇧🇷
@emilycallan9936
@emilycallan9936 4 жыл бұрын
My situation is opposite---I cannot get the cables to engage and lock the buttresses. what is that?
@fedexjetmech
@fedexjetmech 4 жыл бұрын
Where might I find one of the Sky buttresses that is not working to release the passenger side wing when the button is released? Redline Auto Parts?
@tomfisher8951
@tomfisher8951 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@oldmanpaintball
@oldmanpaintball 4 жыл бұрын
Well...THATS saved my bacon! Thanks guys!
@discoandben9313
@discoandben9313 11 ай бұрын
Is this a common problem?
@ivorywhite4700
@ivorywhite4700 5 жыл бұрын
My buttresses are already up but my trunk still won't open. I even pulled the manual cord behind the driver tire and it still won't open. Any suggestions
@Winkelsbrandom
@Winkelsbrandom 3 жыл бұрын
Just curious- if someone was trapped in the trunk- shouldn't the manual pull cord also release the buttresses? Otherwise what is the point of having one in there..... Make you hate your life more in that situation haha. Not actually funny but just popped into my mind while watching. Good video either way.
@carmenkl.3800
@carmenkl.3800 Жыл бұрын
Tryed this on and on, but nothing happend. The Finn didn't open
@BLTvideoproductions
@BLTvideoproductions 3 жыл бұрын
Been trying this for 2 hours now wont work
@wolfmccarron
@wolfmccarron 4 жыл бұрын
What if my buttresses don't close? Do i use the same tool?
@RedlineAutoParts
@RedlineAutoParts 4 жыл бұрын
The same tool should help in this case, temporarily, but it sounds like the issue lies in either the emergency release cable, or the main release cable not springing back after disengagement.
@notjamesearl
@notjamesearl 8 ай бұрын
i hate this car so much
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