Review on Actuator Replacement Hyundai 2007 2008 Tailgate by Robby Agrawal

Subject: Installing this product - If you have hands - do it! You save $$ with your own labor and ordered parts. If you are unable to complete this task, consult a professional.** Be careful with the included pair of screws and (2) locking screws (they are not included in the parts kit). I don't want them falling in the trunk when removed. Maybe magnetize your wrench. There is also a yellow tab that connects to the 12" rod (rod) connection to the key mechanism. Be careful when pulling the connecting rod (rod) to the weak yellow tab and inserting the replacement. Of course, also be careful when you pull out the old magnetic plug (?) of the Molex electrical connector - you will insert it (carefully) into the new part. Wiring thin! History: My 2008 Elantra trunk key turned but could not unlock the trunk. Lever moves (rod) but does not unlock. The same goes for the emergency safety lever, everything moved, but the trunk did not open. (It is possible to simulate a locked trunk by carefully inserting a screwdriver into the locking mechanism and pressing on the part that grips the bottom of the trunk in a U shape. When I did that, only my key fob (electric) unlocked the lock, as well as the push button remote control in the car. I remember opening the trunk one day and hearing/seen a piece of plastic crumbled and falling out of an old lock. Diagnosis - a plastic tab inside the lock when using activated with a key + pulling or unlocking the safety + lever mechanism moves back and forth but there was no plastic tab to touch and release the locked boot.Sorry for the verbosity - if I had lost the key fob I would be in the creek landed ( apart from the remote control button in the car) I had no intention of going through the back seats (which locked to grab hold of and unlock the latch, not to mention all my belongings stashed in my trunk. tew about $100. Take your time - I'd reco fold the rear seats down in case things don't go as planned to gain access to the trunk. 4 stars. (although I just did). I will update. FDW