is there an emergency release button/handle to open trunk lid

there is a small button in that general area but the owners manual describes it as an alarm sensitivy button.

thank you will try.

You can do it. You're working hard to get this. Good luck.

thanks for the vote of confidence!!would you happen to know if that pump is a "dealer item"??

Not sure. I have found an internet search has helped a bunch and surprisingly found things on EBay at some good prices. Of course that depends on your time to get it and fix it. The dealer may be faster but the cost might give you some time.

thank you will try just about anything.....

I have done that a BUNCH of times, it works!

cool,thanks for the tip,it just seems like a near impossible job to replace3 that lock pump without having the trunk lid open..