how to install trunk release button

[DaviDawg]

1. lift this panel(just pull on it)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00697.jpg
2. locate kick panel
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00714.jpg
3. remove these along w/kick panel
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00695.jpg
4. locate and tap green/black wire
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00713.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00711.jpg
5. remove rear piece of console(two screws, one on each side
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00716.jpg
6. remove ashtray, cupholder and shifter boot(much easier this way)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00709.jpg
7. run wire across dash and through console
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00708.jpg
8. ground other wire
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00710.jpg
9. cut hole for button(make sure its not too high or too close to edge) i used a razor and heated it with a lighter
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00706.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00707.jpg
10. connect wires to button
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00715.jpg
11. test and put every thing back together


the button has no clearence issues and is tucked away from sight
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00718.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00720.jpg
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00721.jpg

why didnt i put it in the original location, you ask? cause i dont have the panel for the original location and a plus is that its out of sight.

my panel
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/DSC00722.jpg
original location(zx2guy19's car)
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm254/davidawg/zx2%20mods/CybersMeet007.jpg

special thanks to cyberman for the schematic and help.

[scort2498]

awesome man... this looks like a great place for it.
great job and thanks for the how to.

[DaviDawg]

no prob

[Shadowen925]

Sweet, A+

[Nick-ZX2]

I was just wondering on how to install a trunk release in mine. Have you had any problems? Thanks for the how-to.

[DaviDawg]

i havent had any problems at all.

[ZX2R]

Good job dude. I don't think we even had that before the crash.

[nike13857]

The wire you have to tap into is also located on the passenger side...that's where I had tapped into. Good write-up. It's a very easy installation for anyone wanting to do it.

[DaviDawg]

It's a very easy installation for anyone wanting to do it.

X2

[Chuck Norris]

Floor guage? Incase your feet want to know your engine temp?

[DaviDawg]

it was the most convenient location when my original temp. guage stopped working.

btw, chuck norris, youre gay.

[Waterboy9000]

i dont have power anything, will this still work?

[nike13857]

it should...just find the wire, and you'll know

[DaviDawg]

i dont power anything too.

[Nick-ZX2]

Will it still work if I purchase any button/switch from autozone, advance auto, or napa.

[DaviDawg]

yes

[ilarson007]

Cool man. I'll try this as soon as I figure out if I have the solenoid.