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So when I bought the car i noticed the cover/flap which covers the hole where the boot latch sits, was broken. A pretty minor issue I'm sure you'll agree.
But I'm guessing due to the poor design this is a common problem.
I decided it needed fixing and it turned out to be a 20 minute job.
So if anyone else has the same problem here's how to fix it:
1.) Undo 5 small screws trim screws and the 2 boot luggage achor points. Then remove trim.
2.) Take a cable clip and grind down or chop off the flat end of the nail.
3.) Where the plastic "peg" has broken off the cover/flap, drill a hole slightly smaller than the width of the cable clip nail. The depth and size of the hole should allow the nail to be pushed in and held firmly with about 10mm still exposed.
4.) Put the spring in place and install the flap into the trim.
5.) Replace trim and screws etc.
Job done.
But I'm guessing due to the poor design this is a common problem.
I decided it needed fixing and it turned out to be a 20 minute job.
So if anyone else has the same problem here's how to fix it:
1.) Undo 5 small screws trim screws and the 2 boot luggage achor points. Then remove trim.
2.) Take a cable clip and grind down or chop off the flat end of the nail.

3.) Where the plastic "peg" has broken off the cover/flap, drill a hole slightly smaller than the width of the cable clip nail. The depth and size of the hole should allow the nail to be pushed in and held firmly with about 10mm still exposed.

4.) Put the spring in place and install the flap into the trim.

5.) Replace trim and screws etc.
Job done.

