1992 Volvo 940GL trunk locked

I have a Volvo 940GL (1992 model year). I have recently locked the
trunk
(horizontal key position so it is not on central locking system). Now
the key will
not turn in the socket and the trunk is of course locked for good.
I found one reference on the net for a similar problem, suggesting
that the latch for
the trunk lock got stuck. They said the thing to do was to go through
the ski hutch
and remove plastic panel that covers the latch, then unscrew the
latch.

So far, I have made proper length extenders for my screw and socket
bits, and I
unscrewed all the screws I could see (for on the bottom panel and six
on the top
panel). Unfortunately, neither panel budges at all when I tug on them.

Can anyone describe in detail how to remove the lock mechanism in the
trunk
of a 1992 940GL. It would be particularly helpful if you had
suggestions for how to
do this from the ski hutch point of view.

P.S. I went to one mechanic who said he could do nothing and the other
said he
was to busy. I need to open the trunk soon so I have no choice but to
try on my own.
Please do not suggest going to a locksmith or a mechanic.

 

I know this is an old post,but this happend to me today,the handle for the trunk broke and i tried opening it through the hole behind the seat.i thought about just prying it open but i didnt want the trunk not to latch after. Best bet since its a 26 year old car and hell its not a show car. Remove license plate and drill a hole below the left side of the handle big enough to get needle nose pliers in and pull down on the rod that runs up to the handle. Took about 5 minutes .