Help I'm desperate
 

Hi really dumb I know but I've had a fault my boot wouldn't lock so I decided to try and remove the actuator myself.
Removed trim no probs, undone two linkages, then two 10 mm nuts, tried to free complete plastic lock mechanism but failed.
Went online looking for a solution but couldn't find one can see actuator but unable to remove it.
Partner came home and needed me to assist with doing her horse and in a total blonde moment I closed the boot now it's locked and no way of opening it.
Before you say that's easy drop your seats and climb in from back seats I have a 160 litre gas tank blocking access this way agh
I did wonder if I smashed a light is there enough of a hole to put arm in and tug on linkages to see if that will pop the boot.
Anybody got any ideas as I'm hoping not to destroy my boot lid as it's in immaculate condition with a rs6 spoiler fitted
Here's hoping for a answer to my prayers
Kind Regards
Tony

Cars a Audi a9 4.2 v8 and a saloon 1999 vintage

Oops
 

Sorry it's an Audi A6 4.2 v8 saloon car 1999