Replacing the trunk release button

[@carlosgalvez6080]

Thank you for this video. I went to the dealer for the same problem. They told me that the part cost was $418.36 USD. plus taxes. I bougth the genuine part from Korea on Ebay for only $29.00 USD. I hope my comment help others to not get scammed for dealer service department with no ethics and no respect for others. Thank you again.

[@Icanfixit-2]

Dealerships have been doing this for years. I’ve always gotten genuine parts from eBay. Always remember to check that they are verified sellers and you will always get quality parts.

[@williamkterrell]

Great job, I can't believe we have to do this so soon. My trunk and hood struts are out too. Can't believe it. Great job again!

[@freight-specialist6929]

Thanks for the video. The process is almost identical for the Optima 2016 LX.

[@LeeWilsonJr]

Thanks - this helped me get my trunk latch swapped out.

[@jong4939]

Thanks for video. I paid $20 for part from S Korea

[@mikef1949]

Just changed mine out using this video. Thanks man.

[@jimmcgill1346]

How do we get the button assy out. Is it just a knock out from inside

[@Icanfixit-2]

It has a type of push lock clips that hold it in place. You have to press the side ones in and the two on each side and then it will release.

[@sinceimhere1646]

Taking down all the plastic without breaking it is what I needed to see, lol. Great video otherwise.

[@seandevice238]

yes, the part that was skipped is the one i wanted to see

[@303Fro]

You didn’t show us how to open the connectors or remove the opener

[@Icanfixit-2]

@@303Fro true. Didn’t have a tripod to mount camera. But it is still simple to remove. You can feel the tabs to push them in while pushing down from the inside of the trunk. You can unplug the switch from the harness in the trunk topside of the switch.

[@303Fro]

I got it done if I did again it would be much easier. Thank you.

[@Mikegreen-u9x]

what did you use to get the covers off the trunk rails?

[@Icanfixit-2]

You can use a small punch or anything that could push in the plastic pins to remove the plastic reusable rivets.

[@seandevice238]

How do you remove the trunk latch plastic cover? I am stuck removing trunk liner because of it.

[@seandevice238]

Turns out it is simple. Just pop it with flat head screw driver. I have to say the hardest part was removing the old handle.

[@alaaalbaba6465]

Hi i'm now stuck with the latch cover how can i get it out exactly?​@@seandevice238

[@abdullahourani2087]

How did you take it out?

[@Icanfixit-2]

@@abdullahourani2087 it has little clips that have to be pushed it from the back side of the actual assembly. One side has 3 and the other side opposite has two and one on each side. If you can press one side in, you can pull it out completely without pushing the other side in.

[@shawncoleman4419]

Did all that trunk still doesn't work, any ideas

[@Icanfixit-2]

Check your fuses and relays.

[@corneliusw09]

Did you fix your problem? I have same issue as you. Please post how you fixed yours!

[@jonicurn100]

I just replaced mine, checked all connections but it doesn't work. Any ideas?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Check your fuses and make sure you have power going to plug

[@jonicurn100]

@@Icanfixit-2 Power is going to to plug and out of switch but not making signal to latch. Fuses are good. Fob and dash both unlock but not this new handle.

[@Icanfixit-2]

@@jonicurn100 the contact switch/ micro switch in the trunk release could be bad.

[@corneliusw09]

@@jonicurn100 Did you fix your problem? I have same issue as you. Please post how you fixed yours!

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

This was so unnecessary. All you need to do is stick a screw driver on the side and yeah

[@Icanfixit-2]

Excellent 😊 so maybe no one wants to destroy the paint for panel on their vehicle. To each, do what you can afford.