Variations in rear hatch release cable?

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I have an 88.5 951, but apparently do not have an 88.5 rear hatch release mechanism. Went to replace a broken cable and the 88+ cable is about 20mm too long for my setup (assuming a fixed length of housing). Does anyone know the differences between the various years?

Here are two cables from 88+ that are both 20mm too long, and extend well past the motor arm.
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My motor arm is this style with the plastic clip that takes an L-shaped cable termination
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It is NOT this style arm that loops over this pin.
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Marc
88.5 951 M030 Red on Black

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