BMW E36 - Open Trunk Without Drilling

I used a 42 inch extension with a 10 mm socket to remove the bolts on the latch inside the trunk. After pulling up on the trunk lid several times, the small plastic piece I show in the video broke and I was able to open the trunk. I replaced the plastic pieces with ones from the junkyard. The plastic holder that holds the metal rod had broken. Now we're all good. Thanks for watching and I hope it helps.

[@Tbakeman1990]

So that middle panel is a punch out panel I learned. It's pre laser cut and designed to be removed after installation if desired. That will free up much more room

[@23tlujan23]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice!

[@JB91710]

What about pulling the 7# fuse which powers the sensor in the tonneau cover?

[@23tlujan23]

Hi. The issue was that there was a little metal rod that disconnected from the lock and solenoid so it wasn’t coming unlocked no matter what.

[@JB91710]

@@23tlujan23 I believe the sensor prevents the trunk lock from unlocking. If the fuse is pulled, the sensor will allow the lock to unlock. Haven't tried it, just thinking about it.

[@rogerlovatt2025]

@@JB91710 is that not same if the fuse has blown?

[@JB91710]

@rogerlovatt2025 At this point, I can't remember why that helps.