[IndyMike]

Since these trunks come with the locking latch unit already cut out in the mold, those with '09 and older models will need to either add the lock or fabricate a plug.

The plug is cheesy, and homey don't do cheesy.

So I'm considering adding the lock.

The question then becomes exactly what part(s) are necessary to make the locking latch unit fully functional.

And what about a key(s)? '08's I assume use the key encapsulated in the fob. To retrofit '09+ vehicles it seems to me key(s) would need to be ordered to match the lock.

This is a diagram of the trunk and locking mechanism.

If someone with an '08 that is about to install their trunk using this DIY could validate all of the lock parts they can visually detect (and possibly post a pic of how it mounts) it would be a big benefit to those of us like me that are considering this option.

I'm still a bit honked that this bomb was dropped without warning, but now it's about making the best of it.

Thanks in advance.