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Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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How to Disable Trunk Key Release Mechanism





1. Open the trunk lid.






2. Use a screwdriver or your fingers to disengage the yellow clip from the lock rod.






3. Using a screwdriver, pry the latch cover off.






4. Remove the lock rod and dispose of it and push the latch cover back into place.