Emergency Release - Rear

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Drill bore hole -2- in lock cover -1- .

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Bore hole in lock cover
1. 1.1 Protect adjacent trim panel from damage.
  Affix adhesive tape to the area.
2. 1.2 Mark bore hole > Distance 30 mm
  Information
  
  Drill carefully; components lying behind it, such as cables, can be damaged.
3. 1.3 Also drill through lock cover > Diameter 12 mm .
Release lock.

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Release
1. 2.1 Insert screwdriver -2- into the bore hole.
2. 2.2 Probe the release -3- with a screwdriver and engage the screwdriver.
3. 2.3 Move screwdriver in direction -arrow A- . Release -3- turns in direction -arrow B- .
  Lock unlocks audibly.
Open the cover from outside.