@crashman If your 82 is equipped with the power electric hatch release, the button would be located on the dashboard (see button circled in red below).
If you don't have this button, you'll have to crawl into the trunk area and try to open the trunk from inside, I'm afraid.
@crashman I believe these are the window sweeps you are looking for, that run along the outside top of the door:
1982 Firebird Window Sweeps
I am an expert on the early thirdgens so let us know what else you need!
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