Remote Trunk Release? Any ideas?

[Slider]

I'm thinking that I would like to install a remote trunk release (electric?, cable?, keyed?) and remove the FF stock trunk handle. My main reason for this is to accomplish a work around for the fact that the license plate wont fit properly on the MK4. But I also like the idea of the remote release for other reasons. As I've just started thinking about this, I figured I'd ask what others have done, as I have no doubt someone else has already figured out the best way to make this happen. Pictures, plans and part numbers are sure appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[frankeeski]

I used the electric latch from the donor. I made a bracket to mount the latch under the trunk floor and put a catch on the trunk lid. I put the button for the electric latch hidden from view and added a manual catch just in case the battery in the truck gave up the ghost and I needed to get in there to service it. Here are a few pictures.

The 1/4"X20 machine screw (above picture) acts as the manual release.

[Avalanche325]

There are aftermarket kits.

Don't use an electric one if the battery is in the trunk if that would be the only way in. If you still have a handle, no problem.

[fordsbyjay]

There are aftermarket kits.

Don't use an electric one if the battery is in the trunk if that would be the only way in. If you still have a handle, no problem.

By aftermarket who are you referring to?

[DaleG]

By aftermarket who are you referring to?

I would like to know also.