Has my solenoid gone (boot)

[Clio 1.5 dci]

Operating fine this morning. Now I can't open the boot. Central locking fob nor car button has any influence. Did some research and its likely my solenoid has gone.
I'm trying to work out what part I need to screw off to get to the locking mech so I can open it from the inside via back seats.

Is this the part I need: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-C...:MK+II&hash=item4162f0691d:g:MmsAAMXQCgpRpisa

 

[ChrisLu]

yup thats the part you need, try posting in the wanted section as loads of guys might have them cheaper, i got mine for £12 so under £15 seems right tbh

 

[clioben182]

Mine packed up a few months ago. Turns out it was a tiny piece of plastic had broken off and had jammed up the mech. Cleaned it out regreased the mech and it worked. Been working fine ever since

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

How do I get to it from inside the boot? What do I need to unscrew?

 

[James363]

I have a solenoid if you want it, everything including button. I bought it off ebay for my old clio for £25, so if you want it, let me know a price you are willing to pay. In order to get to it, you need to uncrew the trim inside the bootlid (torx bolts iirc) and a few clips that pop off. You can then see the solenoid, and how it would work to open/close the boot. If you want to open the boot, the best way is to put the back seats down, and crawl into the boot with a screwdriver, and there's a little clip you push up and that opens the boot. You can also use your car key if you want, but I wouldn't recommend it...