How can you open the trunk to a 1986 cougar if you have lost the key?

Better yet, first go to the parts store and buy a whole new lock(about $15),comes with a key. Here is the fun part. You will need a big hammer, a big screw driver,a punch, and a drill.

You first need to get the cover off of the lock. Either drill it out or take the trusty hammer and punch and pound through the chrome cover-right where the key goes. After the cover is off,you should see a piece of aluminum inside take the drill and a pretty good size bit drill throught it.It will take a little while, once that is done look into the hole, you should be able to see a slot made just for a large flat tip screw driver.

There will be something in it,so try to fit the screwdriver into that same slot. And turn to the right. Should pop.

I don't know if you have ever replaced a lock before, it's not that hard. Once the trunk is open look up under the lid where the lock is you will see a piece of metal that is slid up around the cylinder to hold it in place. Pull it out.

The rest of the lock should just slid right out the front. Now you have a choice, don't replace the lock and carry that large screwdriver around everytime you need to get into the trunk, or insert the new lock cylinder that you bought remember to try the key and lock a few times,to make sure it doesn't fall out. Before you close the trunk or you wasted the $15 Answer hire a locksmith and tell him what happened.

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