Liftgate Latch Manual Release
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Flat-Bladed Screwdriver |
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Activation
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NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Open both rear doors.
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NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
On both sides. Release the second row seat cushion latch and position the seat backrest in the full flat position.
- Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
- Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening at a 45 degree angle 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
- Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver