I just replaced the broken glove box latch in my 1993 Honda Civic DX hatchback. There were two screws holding it in place. After removing the screws, it slipped right out. The new part I received from Sons Honda came without screws, and had unthreaded shanks where the screws should go. I called the parts dept. and was advised to use rivets, which the staff suggested could be procured at Home Depot or Lowes. Home Depot did not have the right size, nor could the staff imagine how rivets would work in this application. Following the advice of staff at my local A-Line Auto, I ended up getting a tap (8-32) and used it to create threads. Works fine now.
If the trunk on a Honda Civic will not close the locking mechanism may be jammed. Be sure to remove any obstructions on inside the trunk latch. If the latch is broken replace it.
The latch is broken or out of adjustment.
A Honda Civic hood latch is usually located underneath the dashboard on the left of the driver. In some models, it may be located on the floor by the drivers seat.
There are 2 screws on the inside that get removed and pull the latch down.
According to the following link (http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=2003112036818), LATCH was put into Honda Civics starting with the 2001 series.
Replace any broken parts or adjust latch assembly
The latch itself is held on with bolts, easy enough to change. The release cable has to be fed down the inside of the rocker panel and into the trunk.
You can open the Honda Accord jammed glove box by gently prying on the glove box door with a flat head screwdriver. Pry on the door just above the latch.
open the glove box latch then you will see the filter
The only way i can think of would be to remove your bumper so you can get to the latch, and either unbolt the latch from the core support or unbolt it from the hood...
go through the grill and use a heavy duty screwdriver to pry back the latch
just push up a bit the latch on the trunk. may need to wedge it to keep it there